Stubborn Brown Spots...

So recently a good friend of mine asked me "How can I get rid of these brown spots"

This is the million dollar question that every woman is starting to ask (especially if you grew up in the blazing heat of AZ)

There are many things you can do but only a few that offer dramatic permanent results...

For those seeking these- the options are as follows:

#1 Foto Facials combined with microdermabrasion. Typically a series of 5-10 will do the job. The laser targets the pigment under the skin causing it to rise. The microderm buffs away the pigment that has been brought to the surface giving you an even skin tone.
Side note... it also helps to tighten the skin!

#2 CO2 laser... This is a one stop shop but weeks of down time. This is a very intense service where you will shed layers of skin- in doing this one of the major benefits is removal of brown spots or hyperpigmentation. Down side... your skin looks like hamburger meat for awhile

#3 Medical Peel... Also has downtime but a week at the most. These are typically in a series as well but is a chemical exfoliation versus a manual exfoliation. There are many different types of "Medical Peels" not to be confused with your standard chemical peels.

At home products...

I highly recommend the Vivite line by Allergan.
Step one- cleanse with their Daily glycolic wash
Step two- exfoliate with their exfoliating cleanser-
Step 3 is an incredible product called Vibrance specifically designed to inhibit brown spots and diminish the appearance.

Sorry ladies but for this issue there is no Cheap way to resolve the issues... you're gonna have to invest in your skin.

MORAL OF THE STORY-
PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN AND WEAR A SUNBLOCK EVERY DAY!!!