Sunspots on the Face and Treatment Methods

Sunspots on the Face and Treatment Methods

Smoother, younger-looking, lively skin is something everyone wants. With the effects of environmental factors, your skin may lose its liveliness over time, become dull and bring spot problems with it.

There are many treatment options to help you be free of the generally brown and white spots on your skin.

At Doku Medical Centre we offer a variety of treatments to eliminate blemish problems.

Why Do Skin Blemishes Occur?

The color of our skin is substantially determined by melanin pigments produced by melanocyte cells.

The melanin that determines skin color can sometimes be concentrated in certain areas for a variety of reasons. As a result of this concentration the most common skin problem, blemishes, occurs.

Skin blemishes, which are more common in the most exposed areas of the sun’s rays, can simply be classified as congenital and acquired (subsequent spots).

The most commonly seen skin blemish applied for treatment are melasma’s, also known as sunspots.

Known as melasma, sunspots are changes in the amount of the skins’ melanin pigments, caused by excess sun exposure and hormonal changes.

There are actually the same amount of color cells in every part of our body however during sunspot formation some cells work more than others and cause color changes in some parts of our skin.

Although it is thought that spots only occur because of direct contact with the sun, acquired spots can be tied to different reasons too.

Causes of Skin Blemishes;

• The skins’ genetic structure,
• Time spent exposed to the sun,
• Hormonal changes,
• Pregnancy,
• Hormone treatments,
• Use of birth control.

Skin blemishes can not only cause one to be anxious about their appearance but may also lead to serious health problems. For this reason, they shouldn’t be ignored and must be treated.

How Are Blemishes Treated at Doku?

It is very important for skin blemish problems to be treated correctly. Therefore the correct treatment is chosen by expert dermatologists assessing the patients’ skin.

The treatment process can vary from person to person depending on factors such as the type of blemish, the depth of its location in the skin and the patients’ compatibility with the treatment.

For this reason, our expert dermatologists will examine the type and prevalence of the blemish with dermoscopy and special light systems, to determine the correct treatment plan.

The laser system chosen in accordance with the type of blemish will be used with the correct parameters during treatment.

The treatment will be prescribed by the doctor to be applied at home. An appointment will be scheduled for a check-up.

How Are Blemishes Treated with Chemical Peeling?

Chemical peeling is an effective treatment that aims to peel the top layer of skin or apply a few chemical agents to different depths in the skin to remove the damaged skin and reveal the new and healthy skin.

With the peeling, the skin enters the healing-regeneration process.

The wound healing stimulates the synthesis of collagen in the lower layers of the skin, resulting in a more vibrant, brighter and healthier skin.

What Kind of Skin Problems Can Be Treated With Laser?

• Sunspots
• Freckles
• Birthmarks
• Acne and scars
• Stretch marks
• Burn marks
• Thin wrinkles in the skin
• Antiaging

Primary Blemish Treatment Lasers Used at Doku Medical Centre;

Fotona Starwalker Q-SW laser: It’s homogenous profile distributes the laser energy evenly to the treatment area.

ICON MaxG IPL system: It’s non-ablative feature brings healing time to a minimum.

Fractional Carbon dioxide (CO2): Because of its long wavelength it penetrates deeper into the skin.

Baby Face (Thilium Laser): By targeting the layer of skin with the most pigment it reduces blemishes.

How Many Sessions of Skin Blemish Treatment is Necessary?

The duration of treatment sessions depends on the type and prevalence of the blemish.

Surface blemishes like freckles can be eliminated in one session.

However, with more widespread blemishes more than one session may be needed.

On average the treatment will be completed in 3-4 sessions.

Can Blemishes Be Eliminated in One Session?

The duration of treatment sessions depends on the type and prevalence of the blemish.

The course of treatment takes shape according to the condition of the patients’ skin.

Therefore net information can be given after an examination.

Is Blemish Treatment Permanent? Will The Blemishes Emerge Again?

Depending on the type of blemish, with accurate treatment, it’s possible to be free of skin blemishes.

However being exposed to sunlight, hormonal changes and a variety of other reasons may make blemishes arise again.

If the blemish originated deeper in the tissue, it may recur.

Therefore, intermittent check-ups and, if necessary, treatment can be repeated.

Are there any side effects of the laser procedure?

Pain: During laser applications, the skin may feel a pain similar to being hit with a rubber band. Therefore, the skin is anesthetized with anesthetic agents before the procedure. In addition to this, we try to reduce the feeling of pain with the support of cold air.

Color change: Different color changes may occur in red, brown and white tones in the treatment area after the procedure. Such problems usually resolve in one week. There is no problem in covering them with makeup.

Swelling: Temporary swelling occurs in the treatment area. Individual problems usually improve in 2-3 hours. Common problems are swelling up to 24 hours.

Temporary tone differences: This problem may resolve itself or may require additional treatment in some cases.

What should be done before blemish treatment?

The treatment area should be cleaned prior to the application.

Blood thinners should be discontinued 3-7 days before treatment.

Sun exposure should be discontinued 15 days before treatment.

The use of iron pills should be stopped.

Is it possible to return to normal life immediately after blemish treatment?

It may vary according to the treatment and the extent of the problem.

With some problems, the patient may return to daily life immediately.

However, it may be necessary to rest a day or two in those with common problems.

Who can’t get blemish treatment?

Pregnant women

Those who use blood thinners

Those with hypersensitivity to the laser frequency used.

Those with skin diseases such as pemphigus.

Vitiligo patients.

Blemish treatment is not applied to patients with active infection.

What is the price of Laser Blemish Treatment?

As the treatment protocol varies with the skin, depending on the depth, extent, and nature of the blemish, application pricing is finalized only after the examination.

You can contact us at +90-555-140-0404 for more information about blemish treatment applications.