Brown Spots In Needham, MA
Brown Spots & Hyperpigmentation Treatment
What Are Brown Spots?
Ever notice that even after your best efforts at protecting your skin from the sun, you can still develop brown freckling and discoloration on your skin? When certain patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area, brown spots, age spots, or hyperpigmentation can occur in a few larger spots or many smaller ones. You might recognize these as freckles. But age spots do show up on other areas besides the face, such as:
- Back
- Shoulders
- Back of the Hands
- Arms
- Chest
If these spots are something you struggle with, we can help. At WAVE Medical Aesthetics, we provide personalized care to ensure you remain comfortable and receive the results you deserve. Get in touch to learn more about our brown spots removal and treatments for pigmentation issues.
What Causes Brown Spots?
- Hormonal Changes (Melasma)
- Diabetes
- Irritation from Cosmetic Products/ Chemicals
- Inflammation from Skin Conditions such as Eczema or Psoriasis
- Medications
- Wounds/ Scarring
Most age spots are harmless, but if a spot appears suddenly, changes in size or color, itches, tingles, or bleeds, it warrants clinical evaluation. At WAVE, Deb Litke, NP evaluates all pigmented lesions before treatment — and can perform a biopsy on-site when indicated. Your skin is assessed medically, not just cosmetically.
Treating Brown Spots at WAVE
IPL Photofacial (Intense Pulsed Light) is highly effective for sun-induced brown spots, age spots, and freckles. Light energy targets excess melanin, breaking up pigmentation without damaging surrounding tissue. Most patients see significant improvement in 3-5 treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart.
Fraxel Dual Laser (1927nm) is particularly effective for diffuse sun damage and brown spots across larger areas of the face, chest, and hands. The 1927nm wavelength targets superficial pigmentation with precision, stimulating cell turnover and revealing clearer, more even-toned skin. Often more powerful than IPL for patients with significant sun damage.
A note on melasma: melasma is hormonally driven hyperpigmentation and requires a different approach. Both IPL and Fraxel can worsen melasma in some skin types. At WAVE, melasma is assessed carefully before any light-based treatment is recommended — topical prescription therapy is often the better first-line approach.
Most IPL sessions take 30-45 minutes with minimal downtime. Fraxel requires slightly more recovery — expect 5-7 days of peeling and redness. Both deliver meaningful, lasting results when skin is properly selected and prepared.
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
The best way to determine your candidacy for treatments is to schedule a consult.
Brown spots and hyperpigmentation are highly treatable — but treatment needs to match the cause. Book a consultation with Deb Litke, NP at WAVE to identify what’s driving your pigmentation and find the right approach for your skin. Call 339-777-5554 or book online.
