Treat Sunspots – 3 Services to Reverse Sun Damage

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“Can you reverse sun damage?”  It’s one of the most frequently asked questions we receive.  My answer is always, yes and no!  Treating sunspots is not a black and white treatment so before we dig in to how to treat sunspots, let’s talk about what they are, how they happen, how to prevent them and then I’ll explain how we can help! 

What are sunspots?

Sunspots are flat brown spots that can develop on the face and other areas of the body as a result of sun exposure.  While they are generally harmless from a health standpoint, you should make sure you’re watching new spots to make sure they are only sunspots and not the start of something more serious.  If you have concerns about new spots, I highly recommend seeing a board-certified dermatologist.  That said, even though sunspots themselves don’t pose a health risk, many people are self-conscious of them and want to remove them!

How to Prevent Sunspots

Before I share how we can treat sunspots, I want to talk about prevention.  It’s far easier to prevent than reverse sun damage once sunspots appear.  To prevent sunspots, you should practice smart sun safety which includes:

·         Wearing a high-quality SPF and reapplying it every few hours during prolonged sun exposure.

·         Wearing protective clothing; large hats, sunglasses, light clothing.

·         Avoiding sun exposure during peak and high UV times.

Treat Sunspots with these 3 Services at SkinSpaMED

If you’re ready to get to work, reverse sun damage and erase sunspots, I recommend considering any one of these treatments at SkinSpaMED.  They are all effective solutions for eliminating hyperpigmentation.

1.       IPL-Photofacial is the medical gold standard

2.       Chemical peels

3.       PRX-T33

Additional Services That May Be Options

1.       Tixel-followed by Hydroquinone 28%

2.       DOT-SmartXide CO2 (breaks borders of spots and blends in hypopigmented white spots)

3.       Microneedling

4.       Hydrafacial MD or LED therapy

How do I know which sunspot treatment to book?

You may be wondering why we offer so many options to treat sunspots.  The truth is, we offer multiple options so we can tailor treatments to the client’s overall skin needs.  Having several options gives us the ability to select a treatment that will be safe and effective for your skin type and goals.  We may even recommend using multiple modalities to help you reverse sun damage.  To help you determine which service to book, I recommend scheduling a consultation with us so we can create an individualized treatment plan for you.

FAQs About Treating Sunspots

  • Because we offer multiple modalities, we can typically find a solution for most clients. It would be a unique situation for us to deem someone “not a good candidate” for sunspot removal.

  • This depends on a number of things including:

    • How severe your sun damage is.

    • The service treatment you choose.

    • Whether or not your taking precautions outside of treatments while in the sun.

    • If you follow our treatment plan.

    In general, if you follow our treatment plan and home care instructions, we will be able to significantly fade and even erase sunspots in many cases.

  • Pre-treatment instructions and post treatment care will vary depending on the service you receive. For example, a chemical peel will likely have more “downtime” than PRX-T33. We’ll go over the pros and cons of each treatment option during your consultation so you can plan for downtime accordingly.

  • At-home treatments likely won’t be as powerful as in-spa services. To get noticeable results we recommend a combination of prevention tactics, like wearing SPF daily and protective clothing, combined with in-spa treatments and a good product regimen. Our CE Ferulic drops are the perfect addition to your home routine while trying to reverse sun damage at home in between your clinic visits. In some cases, we suggest prescription Triluma cream be used at home 12 weeks a year as well.

Ready to get started?  Let’s return your skin to its flawless celebrity status with one of our sunspot treatments today.  Call us to book a consultation today.