3 Treatments That Erase Pesky Brown Spots

Brown spots, also known as hyperpigmentation, are part and parcel of skin aging and sun damage. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with them.

Hyperpigmentation specialist Ashley Muse, FNP-C, of Ashley Muse Aesthetics & Wellness, offers three innovative treatments that can banish your brown spots for good. People throughout Tucson, AZ, trust Ashley Muse Aesthetics & Wellness to deliver excellent results, smoother complexions, and safe procedures, and so can you.

Whether you're a sun worshiper who’s seen too many rays or you’re noticing the signs of age creeping in, here are three ways to rejuvenate your spotty skin.

What causes brown spots on the skin?

Brown spots are patches of skin that are darker in color than the surrounding skin. They’re usually harmless, medically speaking, but aesthetics-wise, they’re a nightmare.

Brown spots, including freckles, can appear anywhere, particularly on the face, chest, or hands. Sun exposure is the primary cause of most brown spots, which occur when melanin, the pigment in your skin, clumps together.

How to get rid of brown spots

A walk down the beauty aisle reveals a never-ending array of creams and ointments that promise to fade brown spots. However, they’re expensive and ineffective. To get rid of brown spots for good, you need to go deeper than those topical treatments.

1. Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that uses fine, sterile needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. These controlled micro-injuries stimulate your body’s natural healing process, triggering collagen production and new skin cell growth.

As a form of collagen induction therapy, microneedling improves skin tone and texture, reduces hyperpigmentation, and helps replace damaged skin cells with healthy ones for a brighter, more even complexion. It also enhances the absorption of topical treatments, which can be paired with your session to target dark spots—such as vitamin C or hydroquinone.

2. Chemical Peels

Chemical peels use a carefully formulated blend of acids to gently remove the outermost layer of skin. By exfoliating away this damaged surface, a chemical peel reveals the fresher, more evenly toned skin beneath.

When it comes to treating brown spots, chemical peels are especially effective because they target areas of excess pigment. The peel helps break up melanin clusters that cause hyperpigmentation, allowing new skin cells to form without the concentrated dark pigment.

Depending on your needs, we can adjust the strength of your peel to address mild discoloration or more stubborn age spots. Over time, regular treatments can significantly fade brown spots and improve overall skin clarity.

3. Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive skin resurfacing treatment that uses a specialized device to gently buff away dead skin cells. Think of it as a deep exfoliation that not only smooths your skin’s texture but also helps fade surface-level pigmentation.

For brown spots caused by sun exposure or aging, microdermabrasion works by removing the top layer of damaged skin where excess melanin is most concentrated. This gradual removal helps reduce the contrast between dark spots and surrounding skin, creating a more uniform complexion.

Because microdermabrasion also stimulates cell turnover, your skin continues to look fresher and more radiant in the weeks following treatment. Many patients see even greater results when combining microdermabrasion with other pigment-targeting treatments.

Don’t let brown spots mark your face or body — call Ashley Muse Aesthetics & Wellness or book an appointment online.