Brown stains

Solar lentigines or age spots tend to form on parts of the body exposed to the sun, i.e. the face, hands , décolleté or even the forearms and legs. It is especially after the age of 40 that brown spots appear and light phototypes are more sensitive to their appearance.

Before considering brown spots as simply unsightly, a targeted dermatological examination is essential. Its goal is to rule out the possibility of melanoma or skin cancer . This is where the special expertise of your team of dermatologists comes in.

If you observe a change in the appearance of an old solar lentigo (change in color or edges that become irregular, for example), a consultation with your dermatologist is essential.

All these modifications gradually transform the face and can motivate a consultation in aesthetic medicine .

A distinction must be made between age spots and melasma or pregnancy mask.

Pregnancy mask is a chronic skin condition that mainly affects the cheekbones and forehead. Tissue alterations associated with hypersensitivity of melanocytes to the sun seem to be at the origin of the appearance of the mask of pregnancy. In this case, the treatment is not the same.

Age spots are mainly the consequence of significant sun exposure and not properly protected. These repeated exposures to the sun will cause an overproduction of melanin which will result in the appearance of solar lentigines on the uncovered areas. With age, the skin loses its ability to produce new cells and repair the damage caused by exposure to the sun. This can cause melanin to build up in certain areas of the skin, leading to the formation of dark spots .

The best way to prevent brown spots is to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays in all seasons. It is recommended to use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day, even on cloudy days. Protective clothing, such as hats and long-sleeved shirts, can also help shield the skin from harmful UV rays .

During your first consultation , a precise examination allows us to make a skin diagnosis before determining the treatment adapted to your needs.

At Skin Marceau, our team of dermatologists use Cynosure’s Picosure laser for the treatment of dark spots in Paris .

Laser treatments are one of the treatment options for age spots. These lasers work by targeting the melanin in the skin and breaking it up into small particles which will then be eliminated by the body’s immune system.

The Picosure laser has three different wavelengths which allow maximum reduction of thermal injuries. Thanks to its different spot sizes, the picosure laser adapts to all areas and makes it possible to treat spots by exclusively targeting excess melanin and without going beyond the periphery of the lesion. Even more, Focus lenses from Cynosure help regenerate the skin through the production of collagen and elastin.

For our patients with dull or dark skin , we use the Icon 1540 fraxel laser. By sending small laser beams in depth, skin renewal is stimulated through microscopic impacts.

Depending on your skin diagnosis, the number of sessions needed to reduce dark spots may vary. The treatment of pigment spots with laser is a gentle, non-invasive act, without the need for anesthesia or social eviction after the sessions.

For optimal follow-up and a satisfactory result, we take the time to provide you with all the information required as well as all the instructions that must be followed before and after your sessions.

The effects are visible as the sessions progress. The complexion is evened out, the skin regains a smooth and radiant texture. The synthesis of collagen and elastin is accentuated, hence a rejuvenation of the skin and the improvement of its quality. In the weeks following the sessions, the regeneration of the skin continues and new skin is created, devoid of blemishes.