Chemical Peels

A series of chemical peels can exfoliate epidermal skin cells containing excess melanin (pigment).

Hydrafacial

Corrective serums can be infused during microdermabrasion. There is increased absorption of the skin lightening treatments.

Microneedling

Microneedling is a skin resurfacing procedure that uses medical grade, sterile, fine titanium needles to create microchannels in the skin and breakup pigment containing cells. Topical pigment corrective serums can be applied during the needling for additional improvement.

Prescription strength Topical Bleaching agents

There are numerous prescription medications that can be used in conjunction with the above pigment corrective procedures. Depending on your skin type, you may respond better to a certain combination of therapies.

Broad Spectrum UVB UVA visible wavelength high protection sunscreen

Is a must. Dr. Wong will suggest sunscreens that will be most compatible with your skin type for maintaining your correction.

Pigment that is superficial is easier to remove than pigment located in the deeper layers of skin. All of the above approaches require time and patience to see improvement. A series and combination of treatments are needed for best results.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Removing Brown spots/Age spots

Intense Pulsed light is a medical device that emits a broad spectrum of wavelengths of light, ranging from visible light to the near infrared range. Filters are chosen to select particular wavelengths of light that target unwanted brown discoloration. IPL is absorbed by brown spots; this causes a thermal reaction resulting in crusting and scabbing. These areas slough off in approximately 10-14 days. Some brown spots may disappear after 1 IPL treatment. Other brown spots may appear lighter in color and require additional treatments for complete removal.

The number of IPL treatments needed for satisfactory correction depends on how extensive the condition is, the depth and intensity of the pigment and how your skin responds to IPL. Some patients notice a marked improvement in as few as 3-4 treatments; others may need 8- 12 treatments for correction of extensive, irregular hyperpigmentation due to severe sun damage.

IPL can effectively treat brown spots on many body areas. Arms, legs, back, chest, face, neck, and the tops of hands can all be treated with IPL.