Those days in the sun may come and go, but your skin will always tell the story! If you’re noticing more freckles and dark spots across your skin, melanin may be holding your complexion and confidence back. To get both on a healthier level than ever, Dundee Dermatology is sharing the science behind our favorite sun spot treatment in Elgin!
The Science of Sun Spots
Before we get into how we treat sun spots, why is it important to get sun spot treatment? At Dundee Dermatology, education is just as important as quality care for every patient. Before you spend one more day in the sun, make sure you know your melanin!
Melanin Absorption
Over time, repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun damages cells in your skin. As a direct response, your skin’s pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) produce more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. As excess melanin builds up, it can clump together or spread out, creating a darker patch or dozens of tiny freckles in the affected area.
Too much UV exposure can also result in more redness throughout skin. That’s why our sun spot treatment also treats redness! To learn how we resolve rosacea as well, check out our related read!
The Not-So-Rosy Realities of Rosacea
Our Proven Treatment
Now that you’re familiar with how sun spots form, let’s dive into how we treat them! At Dundee Dermatology, we recommend the Lutronic DermaV laser to shrink sun spots without any pain or downtime. Here’s how it works!
In your session, we’ll apply specialized gel to ensure a smooth session. As we move the laser across your treatment area, it will deliver targeted wavelengths to effectively shrink each spot through a process called photothermolysis. This destroys the melanin through natural cell regeneration, and those results compound in each session. With DermaV’s specialized cooling system, our sun spot treatment ensures a comfortable experience for each patient in every session.
Typical treatment plans include 3-4 sessions that take between 30 minutes to 1 hour. We strive to keep every treatment at Dundee Dermatology as comfortable, convenient, and effective as possible. From clinical skin care recommendations to sun spot relief, it’s easy to see why Dr. Getz is Illinois’ go-to for quality care and results!
Laser-Focused On You
We create treatment plans just as unique as our patients. So just try to stump our specialists! Over the years, we’ve seen spots, scars, and so many other concerns, but we always stay laser-focused on providing advanced options and care with a personal touch. Start meeting your unique treatment matches online with our free procedure matching tool, or schedule an appointment to get personalized insights in person!
