Sun Damage/Brown Spots
What are brown spots and sun damage?
Fine lines and wrinkles, irregular pigmentation and age spots can all be caused by sun damage. Other factors such as hormones, medications and genetics may also contribute to skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation.
What treatments are available for sun damage and brown spots?
FotoFacial ™ treatments with an Intense Pulse Light has become a very popular treatment for sun damage, brown spots and skin discoloration. This treatment has been shown to improve sun damage by 50-75% on average.
A series of FotoFacial™ treatments is generally recommended, and improvement begins with the first treatment.
Other effective treatments include microdermabrasion or treatment with the DioLite laser. The recommended course of treatment will depend upon your skin’s condition, type, and your treatment goals.
There are also a variety of specially formulated skin care products available to help maintain and repair sun-damaged skin.
Schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Prasad and her staff to determine the best course of action to meet your goals.
