Brown & Red Spot Removal

Brown and red spots on the skin can contribute to looking older and not always in a way you appreciate. The expert dermatologists at Vivida Dermatology in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, and St. George, Utah, offer brown and red spot removal using advanced laser treatments. Call Vivida Dermatology or schedule an appointment online for brown and red spot removal services today.

What causes brown spots on the skin?

Brown spots on the skin are common and form when melanin, the pigment in your skin, gathers in a concentrated area. There are a few different types of brown spots, including freckles, birth marks, and age spots. 

Sun spots and freckles typically form as a result of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, the type of light that comes from the sun. You might see brown spots appear at a higher rate if you spend a lot of time in the sun, don’t use sunscreen, or use tanning beds to develop a bronzey glow. 

Some people don’t mind their freckles, but sometimes brown spots can make you look older. If you want to get rid of brown spots, Vivida Dermatology can treat them.  

What causes red spots on the skin?

Red spots on the skin can also lead to a more aged appearance. Unlike brown spots, red spots don’t appear because of melanin concentrations. Instead, they’re often vascular lesions. 

Some common red spots are:

Hemangiomas

Hemangiomas are bright red outward growths on the skin. While many hemangiomas shrink or fade with time, you can treat them with a laser. 

Broken capillaries

Broken capillaries or spider veins are visible blood vessels near your skin’s surface. They’re common on the face and can come from sun damage or pressure caused by sneezing. 

Facial redness

Generalized facial redness can be treated in the same way as vascular lesions. It’s a common symptom of rosacea, a chronic skin condition that causes flushing. 

What are my options for brown and red spot removal? 

Vivida Dermatology offers several effective treatment options for brown and red spots. Several different laser therapies direct light energy to brown spots to shatter and scatter the concentrated pigment. Once the pigment is broken down into tiny particles, your body naturally flushes them out through the lymphatic system. 

When treating red spots or vascular lesions, lasers work by heating and destroying the responsible blood vessels. The blood then gets rerouted through other nearby vessels and the red spot soon disappears. You might need to undergo several laser treatments to fully clear a targeted red or brown spot. 

Beyond laser treatments, Vivida Dermatology offers a few other options for brown and red spot removal. Electrocautery and sclerotherapy can also remove vascular lesions. 

To choose the best brown and red spot removal procedure for your skin concern, call Vivida Dermatology or request an appointment online today.