Brown Spots

Known by many names—including sun spots, age spots, and liver spots—brown spots are a common aging concern that can result in an uneven complexion and an aged appearance.

What are Brown Spots?

Primarily the result of prolonged sun exposure and genetic predisposition, these unsightly spots occur when the normal production of melanin (the pigment that gives our skin its colour) is disrupted by sun damage. As a result, these irregular spots begin to surface, preventing us from feeling our best.

Symptoms of Brown Spots

Brown spots are typically found on areas exposed to the sun, including the face, neck, chest, back, arms, legs, and hands.

As their name suggests, these spots appear brown or sometimes white, flat, and round. They often vary in size and shape. While they can appear as early as in our twenties, brown spots often continue to progress over time. Luckily, there are a number of effective, non-invasive treatment options available at Skin Science Dermatology.

A thorough consultation with Dr. Geeta Yadav, a highly skilled dermatologist, will determine the brown spot treatment best suited to your unique concerns.

Brown Spot Treatment Options

BBL

BroadBand Light uses short blasts of high-intensity light to gently heat the upper layers of your skin to treat sun damage, vascular issues, pigment irregularities, and acne. Learn More

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the process of destroying skin lesions by freezing them with liquid nitrogen. It is a proven, fast and effective way to eliminate skin imperfections. Learn More

Fraxel®

Fraxel® re:store DUAL targets acne scarring using microscopic laser columns that penetrate deep to initiate collagen remodeling and synthesis. Essentially, Fraxel resurfaces your skin by stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin cells from the inside out. Learn More

Shave Excision

Shave excision involves the use of a thin, razor-like tool to carefully slice away skin lesions. The procedure is simple, and does not require any stitches.

Surgical Excision

Surgical excision removes the entirety of a skin lesion that penetrates further into the skin, typically under local anesthesia. Depending on the spot in question, we can also perform a deep shave removal.

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