Brown/Sun Spots

Brown/Sun Spots

The skin's pigment, called melanin, only absorbs certain UV light waves. If we filter out the waves that are not absorbed, we can see the melanin. By using a special UV camera that removes the extra light waves, we are able to show the dark blotchy spots called hyperpigmentation, which indicates UV damaged skin. You'd be surprised how much damage even children and young people have.

Mother Nature is not always kind. Although we enjoy basking in the warm rays of the sun, there is a tradeoff. The longer we spend in the sun, the more visible its effects on our skin. Unfortunately, much of the damage we see today began years ago, when we didn't know any better or didn't care enough to wear sunscreen to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays.

Even though we now understand more about the sun’s harmful rays, it may feel as if it's too late to reverse the sun's effects on our skin. The brown spots that mysteriously appeared while you were sleeping on the beach don't go away no matter how hard you scrub them. And all those freckles were cute when you were 10, but now they can be embarrassing.

Did you know that 90% of visible signs of premature aging are caused by sunlight?

Learn more about laser rejuvenation on the FACE (Facial Aesthetics Care & Education) Institute website.

Sun Damage Treatments