Brown patches and uneven tone often come from years of sun, hormones or old breakouts. The right treatment depends a lot on your skin tone.
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The short answer
On lighter skin, a light facial (IPL) is often the most direct option. On deeper skin tones, a gentle series of peels is a better fit, because IPL can cause burns and dark marks. We will check before suggesting anything.
Melasma, a kind of hormonal patchiness, can get worse with heat and light. Tell us if you have it. Any mark that is new or changing should be seen by a doctor first, and we will refer you.
Your options
| Light facial (IPL) | Clear-skin peel | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sun spots and redness on lighter, untanned skin | Uneven tone, breakouts and rough texture |
| From | $395 full face | $175 per peel |
| Time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Downtime | Spots darken for about a week | 2–5 days of mild flaking |
| Shows in | 1–3 weeks | About 1 week |
| Lasts | Months to years, with SPF | Builds over a series |
| Sessions | Usually 3–5, a month apart | Usually 3–4, a month apart |
Results
IPL, 3 sessions. Treated by Imani Brooks, MSN, AGNP-C.
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Light facial (IPL)Light peel, 4 sessions. Treated by Tess Novak, LE.
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Clear-skin peelTell us what you’ve noticed. A free consult takes 15 minutes, and sometimes the answer is that you don’t need anything.
