Skin Condition · Stouffville, ON
Erase the spots the sun left behind
Discrete sun spots and age spots are some of the most satisfying things to treat, light-based and resurfacing treatments can lift them dramatically and even out your overall tone.
3 to 5
IPL sessions
Sun spots
Respond well
SPF
Locks it in
The short answer
Discrete sun spots and age spots respond very well to IPL, with resurfacing (CO2, microneedling) and regenerative treatments for broader unevenness. One important distinction: melasma is different, it’s hormone-driven and can worsen with aggressive treatment, so we diagnose which you have before treating.
Understanding the condition
What is pigmentation?
Pigmentation problems happen when the skin makes excess melanin, leaving brown spots and uneven tone. The most common type is sun-related: discrete sun spots, age spots and freckling on the face, hands and arms, built up from years of UV exposure.
Not all brown spots are the same, though. Sun spots respond beautifully to IPL, post-acne marks fade with time and skincare, and melasma (hormonal, symmetrical patches) needs a gentler, different approach. Getting the diagnosis right is what keeps treatment safe and effective.
Step one
Which kind of pigment?
Different pigmentation needs very different treatment, and one type can actually be made worse by the wrong one.
| Type | What it looks like | How we treat it |
|---|---|---|
| Sun / age spots | Discrete flat brown spots on sun-exposed skin | IPL (responds very well |
| Freckling | Diffuse light-brown, sun-related | IPL + medical skincare |
| Post-acne marks | Brown or red marks after breakouts | Skincare, microneedling, time |
| Melasma | Symmetrical hormonal patches | Treated gently) see Melasma, don't blast with laser |
Our approach
How Seamless Health treats pigmentation
Once we’ve confirmed the type, we target discrete spots with light and refine broader unevenness with resurfacing and regenerative treatments, all protected by sun care.
Best for · discrete sun & age spots
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
IPL targets and breaks up sun and age spots, lifting them out and evening overall tone. The go-to for classic sun damage, done as a short series.
Best for · texture & broad tone
Resurfacing (CO2 & Microneedling)
CO2 resurfacing, microneedling and RF microneedling renew the surface and improve broader unevenness and texture alongside pigment.
Support · skin quality
PRP & Exosome therapy
Regenerative treatments support healthier, more even-toned skin and pair well with resurfacing for overall rejuvenation.
Foundation · every plan
Skincare & daily SPF
Pigment-correcting actives and daily broad-spectrum SPF fade spots and stop new ones forming, without it, pigmentation comes back.
What we check first
First we make sure it isn't melasma
The biggest mistake in treating pigmentation is treating melasma like a sun spot. Aggressive IPL or laser can make melasma rebound darker, so we diagnose the type before we treat, and steer melasma to a gentler plan. And without daily SPF, even perfectly treated sun spots simply return.
Your Journey
What to Expect
Clearing pigment is straightforward when the diagnosis is right, and protected afterward.
01
Consult
We diagnose the type of pigmentation, sun spots vs melasma vs marks.
02
Target
IPL to lift discrete sun and age spots.
03
Refine
Resurfacing and skincare to even broader tone and texture.
04
Protect
Daily SPF and skincare to keep spots from returning.
Individual results and timelines vary. A consultation with our medical team is required before any treatment.
Common Questions
Pigmentation, answered
The questions patients, and search engines, ask most.
What is the best treatment for sun spots?
For discrete sun and age spots, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is the leading treatment. It targets and breaks up the pigment and evens overall tone over a short series. Broader unevenness can be refined with resurfacing and medical skincare, all protected by daily SPF.
Is IPL or laser better for pigmentation?
IPL is excellent for discrete sun and age spots and diffuse redness, while resurfacing lasers (like CO2) also address texture. The right choice depends on your skin and the type of pigment, which we assess in person.
How do I know if it's sun spots or melasma?
Sun spots are usually discrete, defined brown spots in sun-exposed areas; melasma is symmetrical, blotchy patches linked to hormones. It matters a lot, because aggressive treatment can worsen melasma, so we diagnose the type before treating.
How many sessions will I need?
Sun spots often respond in a series of about 3 to 5 IPL sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, with maintenance as needed. Your exact plan depends on how much pigment there is and its type.
Will the spots come back?
Treated sun spots can stay away, but only with daily sun protection. UV is what created them, so without SPF new pigment forms. Sunscreen is the maintenance that makes results last.
Stouffville, ON
Ready for clearer, even skin?
Book a skin consultation and get the right diagnosis, then the right treatment, for your pigmentation.
