You may have searched “dark spots on face in Pembroke Pines” in hopes of understanding how the spots on your face came to be. You also may be wondering whether they are freckles or sun spots. They look similar, but are not the same.
At Salas Plastic Surgery and The Love Medspa, we are no strangers to sun damage and how to treat it. Let this blog be a guide to understanding the differences between freckles and sun spots, and how to treat them on your face with cutting-edge treatments.
Freckles: Cute and Harmless
Freckles, or ephelides, are small, tan or light brown spots on the face and body that result from an overproduction of melanin. They’re caused by a mix of genetics and sun exposure. Freckles usually fade in the colder months, when your skin isn’t soaking up as many UV rays.
Sun Spots: A Sign of Too Much Sun
Long-term exposure to UV radiation from the sun, or even tanning beds, causes sun spots. Melanin clumps under the skin, leading to a darkened spot on the surface. Unlike freckles, sun spots, also known as liver spots, do not fade and can grow larger and become more irregular.
How to Tell the Difference
Freckles are small sun-kissed spots that can come and go over time, while sun spots are darker signs of sun damage that remain after they appear. Take a good look at the spot you are curious about, and note a few things about its size, color, and when it appeared.
- Size: Freckles are usually smaller than sun spots, which can continue to grow and get darker without treatment.
- Color: Sun spots are usually darker than freckles.
- Age of onset: Freckles typically appear in childhood, while sun spots appear with age.
Shine Bright With Our Treatments
The Love Medspa features gold-standard treatments:
- Broadband light therapy (BBL): Light energy is absorbed into your skin to break up melanin and reduce dark spots.
- Morpheus8: Microneedles emit RF energy to your skin’s deepest layers, stimulating collagen and elastin production to smooth the skin while breaking up excess pigmentation and smoothing out wrinkles.
Shine Bright and Stay Radiant
While freckles and sun spots are not usually a health concern, they can bring insecurity and unwanted discoloration to the skin. If you find yourself looking for ways to treat dark spots on face in Pembroke Pines, Dr. Salas at The Love Medspa uses advanced technologies to reduce pigment spots, leaving a youthful glow, with total support along the way.
Request an appointment with us to reveal your most refreshed complexion.
