What Causes Brown Spots – and How to Treat Them

Brown spots are among the most visible signs of sun damage and skin aging. These patches—often called age spots, liver spots, or sun spots—can develop on the face, chest, hands, and shoulders after years of UV exposure. While they’re medically harmless, many people seek treatment to regain a more even and youthful complexion. At Savera Skin & Laser, Dye VL technology offers one of the most advanced and effective solutions for targeting brown pigmentation with precision and minimal downtime.

What Causes Brown Spots?

Brown spots form when melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in your skin, create excess melanin. Instead of dispersing evenly, this pigment becomes concentrated in certain areas, resulting in visible discoloration. Common triggers include:

• Sun exposure: The most common cause, UV rays increase melanin production as a protective response, leading to sun spots over time.
  
• Aging: As skin matures, its ability to repair UV-induced damage slows, making pigmentation more pronounced.
  
• Hormonal shifts: Pregnancy, birth control, or hormone therapy can cause melasma, a form of brown discoloration typically across the face.
  
• Skin trauma: Cuts, acne, or inflammation can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in individuals with melanin-rich skin.
  

Why Dye VL Is a Game-Changer for Treating Brown Spots

Dye VL (Variable Pulsed Light) is a next-generation photo-rejuvenation technology that combines pulsed light with narrowband wavelengths specifically designed to target vascular and pigmented lesions. Unlike traditional IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), Dye VL delivers more precise energy to the melanin in brown spots while sparing surrounding tissue, improving results and reducing side effects.

How It Works

Dye VL emits controlled pulses of light that penetrate the skin and selectively break apart excess pigment. The fragmented pigment then rises to the surface or is naturally eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system. Most patients notice visible fading within one to two sessions, with continued improvement after each treatment.

What to Expect

Treatments are quick and comfortable, with most sessions taking 20 to 30 minutes. Some patients may experience mild redness or darkening of spots immediately afterward—this is a sign the pigment is responding. These effects typically subside within a few days.

Benefits of Dye VL for Pigmentation

• Precision targeting means only pigmented lesions are treated, protecting healthy skin
• Minimal downtime allows most people to return to daily activities immediately
• Gradual, natural-looking improvement over a series of treatments
  Safe for multiple skin types when performed by a trained provider

Supporting Your Results

Pairing Dye VL with a strong sun protection routine is key to preventing new spots. Daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF, along with antioxidant-rich skincare, helps protect your skin and preserve results long-term.

Say Goodbye to Brown Spots at Savera Skin & Laser

If you’re ready to fade stubborn sun spots and restore a clearer, more radiant complexion, Dye VL at Savera Skin & Laser offers a proven solution. With expert care and advanced technology, we help you take control of your skin’s appearance.

Schedule your consultation today and let your skin glow with confidence.