Skin Condition

Brown Spots

Brown or dark spots are caused by the overproduction of melanin in the skin otherwise known as hyperpigmentation.

Dark spots on the skin can range from light brown to dark brown and this depends on a person’s skin tone. These areas of discoloration are the same texture as the skin, are not painful, can vary in size, and can develop on any part of the body. The most common areas are areas often exposed to the sun.

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Brown Spots

About this condition

Melanin is the pigment that determines the colour of your skin, hair, and eyes.

Sun exposure is one of the main causes of brown spots. This is because the skin absorbs the UV rays and the melanocytes (the cells that produce melanin) are accelerated. Thus causing brown spots to appear on the skin’s surface.

There are 4 main reasons we may start to see the development of brown spots. These are; sun exposure, aging, hormones, and genetics.

Where aging is associated with brown spots, this is purely due to the time in which the skin has been exposed to the sun’s UV rays. So aging is not the culprit, more so that it stands to reason the older you are, the more exposure you would have had.

Women may notice that due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, they develop a darkening of the skin in some areas.

In particular, the upper lip may be affected causing the illusion of a moustache. This is because spikes in oestrogen and progesterone can cause melasma to occur in pregnant women. This should correct itself once the hormone levels return to normal postpartum.

Genetically we may also be more inclined to see the occurrence of brown spots. This is because the levels of melanin are determined from birth and inherited through our genetic makeup. It is a common misconception that people with a darker skin tone have a higher number of melanocytes. People of both light and dark skin tones have a similar number of melanocytes in their skin. The difference lies in the melanosomes which are the organelles that contain the pigment. It is these that are of a higher volume if people with darker complexions.

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2021-10-05

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2021-09-20

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2021-09-20

Laser Resurfacing for treating acne scar and uneven skin texture, already after one session my skin looks better. Dr Ellie Sattari she's lovely and she's explaining every step of the treatment. Looking forward for the second step!!!!

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2021-08-31

I was recommended the clinic by a close friend. I've never had any treatments before (not even a facial) so I didn't know what to expect. I wanted to know what anti-aging treatments are available for me before booking an appointment. I was told about all the superb options available and shown around the clinic which looks lovely and modern. Then I had a consultation with the warm and friendly Dr. Ellie. I've been booked in for a full face of Skin Tightening next week and have discussed having injectables in the crows feet to reduce signs of ageing. I can't wait to look 10 years younger haha. Excited for the results!

Alice Short

2021-08-30

I am so impressed at the exceptional service at the Paradise Aesthetic Clinic. They have so many bespoke treatments in the clinic and Doctor Ellie was so attentive and created a treatment plan that perfected suited my needs. The laser hair removal was fast and importantly there's no down time! I was actually amazed that the entire treatment itself was entirely pain free! It was strangely satisfying and I'm so excited to be hair free a few months from now. I also had a freckle removal treatment called IPL which I was a bit nervous of admittedly. However, I felt completely at ease throughout the entire treatment and Dr Ellie was so knowledgable and reassuring. The before and after photos after the session shows how much they have lightened which is outstanding. I can’t wait to have more treatments and lighten the pigmentation completely. Thank you! Could not recommend more! 💞💞

Kerry

2021-08-26

Such a welcoming clinic, with an excellent treatment range. Dr Ellie & her team is very friendly and professional. Have had significant improvement in my acne scarring since doing Laser Resurfacing. Will continue to do more treatments at the clinic. Highly recommended!