Dark Spot Removal

Overview

Hyperpigmentation — whether from sun exposure, hormonal changes (melasma), post-inflammatory responses, or the natural aging process — is one of the most common and persistent aesthetic concerns. Dark spots, uneven skin tone, and patchy pigmentation are notoriously resistant to over-the-counter products alone, often requiring professional-grade treatments to achieve meaningful, lasting improvement.

At Jeune Medspa, we approach pigmentation with a multi-modality mindset. Different types of pigmentation respond to different treatment approaches, and the most effective results are typically achieved by selecting the right technology for each patient's specific pigmentation type, depth, skin tone, and history. We do not apply a single treatment to every pigmentation concern — we evaluate and customize.

Our dark spot removal program combines laser technology, targeted brightening protocols, and complementary skin booster treatments to address both the visible pigmentation and the underlying melanocyte activity driving it — producing clearer, more even-toned results that are more durable than surface-level approaches alone.

Types of Pigmentation We Treat

• Sun spots and solar lentigines — discrete flat brown spots from UV damage
• Melasma — hormonally driven patterned pigmentation on the face
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) — dark marks left by acne, rashes, or injury
• Age spots and liver spots
• Diffuse uneven skin tone and dullness
• Freckles and ephelides
• Seborrheic keratoses — rough, warty benign skin growths
• Pigmented nevi (flat pigmented moles/birthmarks, benign)
• Café-au-lait birthmarks — light brown flat patches
• Angiomas — small benign vascular lesions appearing as red spots

Please note: we do not treat moles with atypical features or any lesions suspected to be malignant. Suspicious lesions will be referred to a dermatologist for evaluation.

Treatment Modalities

• Laser Pigmentation Treatment — targeted wavelengths absorbed specifically by melanin, fragmenting pigment without damaging surrounding skin
• IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) — broad-spectrum light for diffuse sun damage and uneven tone
• Chemical Peels — accelerates turnover of pigmented cells to the skin surface
• Rejuran Tone Up — injectable polynucleotides combined with brightening actives for deeper pigmentation improvement
• Brightening IV (Glutathione) — systemic antioxidant support for overall skin luminosity

Key Benefits

• Fades discrete dark spots and sun damage
• Reduces the appearance of melasma
• Improves overall skin tone uniformity and brightness
• Multiple modalities available for all skin types and tones
• Combination protocols for more resistant or complex pigmentation
• Addressed at both surface and deeper dermal levels

Important Considerations

Pigmentation management requires patience, sun protection compliance, and often a series of treatments for optimal results. Melasma in particular is a chronic condition that benefits from an ongoing management strategy rather than a one-time fix. We will design a realistic, evidence-based plan during your consultation and provide guidance on the skincare and sun protection practices that are essential to maintaining your results.

Sun Protection Is Non-Negotiable

Regardless of which treatment modalities we use, daily broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 application is the single most important factor in preventing pigmentation recurrence. We will counsel you on our recommended sun protection protocols as part of your dark spot removal program.

Common Post-Treatment Symptoms

These reactions are normal and typically temporary:

• Immediate whitening (frosting) followed by darkening of the spots
• Redness, localized swelling, and a mild burning sensation
• Formation of micro-scabs and temporary hyperpigmentation risk

Aftercare

• Allow scabs to fall off naturally; do not pick or scratch them
• Apply strict high-protection sunscreen (SPF 50+) daily
• Avoid whitening products, retinoids, or exfoliating acids for 2 weeks