The Best Treatments for Dark Spots
Dark spots or “age spots” on the skin – sometimes called “sun spots,” “pigmented lesions,” “hyperpigmentation,” or “melasma” – can make a man or woman look much older than they really are.
And anyone who has tried over-the-counter skin lightening creams knows that they may temporarily lighten age spots a little bit, but not very well. The fact of the matter is, dark spots will not disappear completely without professional skin care treatments.
But Better U Medical Spa’s professional, medical-grade hyperpigmentation treatments in Teaneck, NJ area can permanently remove dark spots and leave you looking years younger.
Causes of Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation)
Aging, decades of exposure to the sun’s UV rays, and a combination of these two factors are the most common causes of age spots on the face and hands. But fluctuations in hormone levels, skin damage, acne, and even some medications can cause hyperpigmentation.
The outermost layer of the skin contains specialized cells called melanocytes, which produce melanin. As the body ages, the distribution of melanocytes becomes uneven, and certain parts of the body, such as the face and hands, develop higher concentrations of melanocytes. Hyperpigmentation, or “dark spots,” occurs when these concentrated areas are then stimulated by the sun’s UV rays.
LaseMD Dark Spot Treatment
LaseMD is a revolutionary new laser treatment that dramatically reduces or eliminates unwanted hyperpigmentation and many other signs of aging.
LaseMD uses a gentle yet very powerful, non-invasive fractional thulium laser to activate the skin’s natural rejuvenation processes. This state-of-the-art pigmentation treatment stimulates the production of elastin and collagen while deeply nourishing the lower layers of the skin. LaseMD enriches the skin at a deep cellular level with a proprietary vitamin serum formula. The result is even, healthy, clear, and glowing skin, free of dark spots, age spots, sun spots, and other unwanted hyperpigmentation.
This quick skin rejuvenation treatment only takes about 20 minutes. Since it is “non-ablative” – meaning it leaves the healthy skin cells intact – it is comfortable and does not require anesthesia. Best of all, it’s safe for all skin types and tones including darker skin colors.
Hollywood Laser Peel® Dark Spot Treatment
Better U Medical Spa also offers the celebrity-favorite pigmentation treatment, the Spectra Hollywood Laser Peel®. This procedure is the first short pulse laser approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of melasma.
Spectra’s precisely targeted laser pulses mean less heat damage and less inflammation, which means a more comfortable treatment, with little or no downtime. That’s why A-listers and actors rely on the Hollywood Laser Peel to get them red carpet ready. The Hollywood Laser Peel® achieves smooth, healthy, glowing skin that looks younger because it is free of dark spots, age spots, sun spots, freckles, and other unwanted hyperpigmentation.
A layer of carbon lotion, similar to a clay mask, is applied to the face. Then, once the mask is on, the laser moves over the skin to smooth out skin imperfections in two ways. The specific laser frequency targets the color in the unwanted hyperpigmentation, breaking up the pigment cells while sparing the rest of the surrounding skin. The body naturally rids itself of damaged cells over time, reducing or eliminating age spots, sun spots, dark spots, melasma and other signs of discoloration and aging.
But the Spectra™ Hollywood Peel® does more than that! By heating the skin, the thermal energy of the laser also stimulates the regeneration of collagen and elastin. Newly developed collagen fibers, firm, smooth and firm skin, eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. The new elastin fibers restore the elasticity of the skin, eliminating sagging and wrinkles.
In addition, when the Spectra™ laser is applied, it removes the carbon mask layer as well as dead, dull, dark, and damaged skin cells on the epidermis (the top layer of skin cells). This exfoliation instantly reduces pigmentation and reveals younger, smoother skin cells underneath for instant radiance and glow.
Cutera Laser Dark Spot Treatment
Any type of unwanted pigmentation – including dark spots, age spots, sun spots, melasma, and freckles – requires a customized treatment plan based on the size, color, location, and type of discoloration – as well as the patient’s skin type and color.
“Photoaging” results from sun exposure over the years – and is typically a combination of browns and reds that both must be treated simultaneously to remove sun spots. Cutera laser pigmentation treatment offers adjustable laser wavelength energy, that can be customized by Dr. Gor, to address each patient’s individual pigmentation concerns and skin type and tone.
Cutera laser skin treatment is a safe, non-surgical, FDA approved procedure that can rid you of unwanted pigmentation and other signs of aging once and for all. And unlike most other laser treatments, Cutera can be used on most skin types. There are no side effects and no downtime with this state-of-the-art laser “color correction” procedure.
Morpheus8 Dark Spot Treatment
For patients with sensitive skin or darker skin tones we often recommend Morpheus8 RF Microneedling for skin rejuvenation and the reduction of dark spots and unwanted pigmentation. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate the subdermal production of collagen and elastin, and naturally repair the skin.
The Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling system uses a matrix of ultra-sharp micro-fine needles that penetrate the skin to a depth of up to 4 millimeters. This is deeper than any other microneedling device on the market – enabling treatment deep within the cellular foundation – rather than superficially like many other skin resurfacing treatments.
These tiny needle pricks create “micro-wounds” that are not visible to the naked eye. However, these tiny “injuries” stimulate the skin to start repairing itself – thereby also repairing pigmentation and discoloration, as well as wrinkles, lines, scars and more.
The Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling is safe for all skin tones and types. Unlike many laser treatments, Radiofrequency Microneedling is even safe for patients with much darker skin tones. And Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling also offers the added advantage of no downtime or recovery period.
Dark Spot Treatments | Teaneck, NJ Area
The trained skincare professionals at Better U Medical Spa in the Teaneck, NJ area can help restore the skin on your hands, face, and body to a more youthful state with our state-of-the-art dark spot and hyperpigmentation treatments.
We will begin your appointments with a professional skin consultation, and help you choose between LaseMD or Cutera Laser, the famous Hollywood Laser Peel, Morpheus8 Microneedling or another one of our dark spot, antiaging and skin renewal treatments.
Schedule a dark spot consultation at Better U Medical Spa in the Teaneck area – and permanently say goodbye to dark spots on your face, hands or anywhere on your body.
