Question 1

What are sunspots and how do they form?

Accepted Answer

Sunspots, also known as age spots, are a type of pigmentation that appears as round, flat areas of brown or black skin. They are more common in lighter skin tones but can occur in all skin types and ethnicities. Sunspots form due to prolonged exposure to UV light, which increases melanin production in the skin.

Question 2

WHAT CAUSES SUNSPOTS

Accepted Answer

They are caused by the over-production of melanin in the skin from being exposed to UV light, which often develops many years later.

Question 3

HOW DO YOU TREAT SUNSPOTS

Accepted Answer

• Topical skincare 
 • IPL
 • Laser
 • Chemical Peels

Question 4

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR SUNSPOTS

Accepted Answer

This will depend on the depth of pigment as well as the contrast of surrounding skin to the pigment. Generally between 1-4 treatments are required with IPL or Laser. 
Lightening of pigment with the use of products is usually noticeable from 1 month onwards.

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