Age Spots Treatment in Laval
What Are Dark Spots and Age Spots on the Skin?
Age spots, also known as dark or sun spots, are common skin discolorations caused by aging, sun exposure, hormones, or inflammation. Learn more about them.
Dark spots, also known as age spots, sun spots, liver spots, brown spots or hyperpigmentation, are flat, brown or black areas of discoloration that commonly appear on the face, hands, chest, and other sun-exposed areas. While often associated with aging, they can also result from sun exposure, hormonal changes, inflammation, or skin trauma.
Why consult a dermatologist for age or dark spots?
Consulting a dermatologist for age or dark spots ensures accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment, helping you safely achieve clearer, healthier skin.
While dark spots are often viewed as a cosmetic issue, it’s essential to recognize that not all pigmentation is harmless. At Clinique D in Laval, Dr. Danielle Brassard, board-certified dermatologist, emphasizes the importance of proper diagnosis. What appears to be a sun spot may in fact be a more serious skin condition, such as a skin cancer.
If a spot is changing rapidly, has an irregular shape or color, or becomes itchy or bleeds, a thorough medical evaluation is critical. Dr. Brassard offers expert assessments and personalized treatment plans, including access to prescription-grade therapies tailored to your skin type and pigmentation concern.
Choosing professional dermatologic care ensures both safe treatment and long-lasting, visible results.
How to Treat and Remove Dark or Age Spots Safely
At Clinique D in Laval, discover safe and effective treatments to remove age and dark spots, personalized by Dr. Danielle Brassard for radiant, even-toned skin.
Several in-clinic procedures are available to effectively reduce the appearance of age spots, depending on the depth, location, and skin type of the patient.
Jessner peels, a type of chemical exfoliation, help lift superficial pigmentation and improve overall skin tone through a blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy uses broad-spectrum light to break up melanin clusters, making it ideal for treating sun-induced pigmentation.
Nonablative fractional lasers target pigmentation below the skin’s surface while stimulating collagen production, offering gradual but noticeable improvement with minimal downtime.
For isolated or well-defined spots, liquid nitrogen cryotherapy can be applied to freeze and eliminate the pigmented cells. As a dermatologist, Dr. Brassard will recommend the most appropriate option, or combination, for your skin’s specific needs.
Let’s explore each of these treatment options in more detail below to help you better understand how they work and what to expect.
How does a Jessner chemical peel treat dark or age spots ?
Learn how a Jessner chemical peel at Clinique D in Laval helps treat age and dark spots by exfoliating pigmented skin layers and promoting skin renewal under Dr. Danielle Brassard’s expert care.
At Clinique D in Laval, the Jessner peel is a specialized in-clinic exfoliation procedure using a customized blend of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol. This triple-acid formula is designed to lift superficial pigment irregularities such as sun spots or melasma, while also refreshing overall skin tone under the guidance of dermatologist Dr. Brassard.
The Jessner peel works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing dull, discolored skin to shed naturally and reveal a brighter, smoother, and more even complexion underneath.
What are the key benefits of a Jessner chemical peel?
- Brightens dull, tired-looking skin by exfoliating dead skin cells and promoting a more radiant complexion
- Fades dark spots and sun-induced pigmentation for a more even skin tone
- Stimulates cell turnover, supporting fresher, smoother skin
- Improves the appearance of mild melasma and sun damage over time
What to expect after a Jessner peel?
- Mild to moderate peeling typically occurs over 3 to 5 days following the treatment
- You may experience temporary redness, dryness, and tightness as the skin renews itself
- Many patients notice a visible improvement after just one peel, with more dramatic results achieved through a customized series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart
To maintain and enhance results, Jessner peels are most effective when combined with a medical-grade sunscreen and a personalized skincare regimen, as recommended by Dr. Brassard. Sun protection is essential to prevent new pigmentation from forming and to protect your newly revealed skin.
Is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Effective for Age Spots and Sun Damage?
Discover how IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) at Clinique D in Laval effectively targets age spots and sun damage, providing a non-invasive solution for clearer, more even skin.
Yes, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is widely regarded as one of the most popular and versatile technologies in aesthetic dermatology. It is a highly effective and non-invasive treatment offered at Clinique D, for reducing visible signs of sun damage, age spots, freckles, and vascular imperfections.
Using carefully calibrated pulses of light energy, our IPL treatments help break up clusters of melanin just beneath the skin’s surface. This non-invasive technology supports natural skin renewal by reducing unwanted pigmentation like sun spots and age spots. These broken-down pigments are then naturally eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system, revealing a clearer, more even-toned complexion over time.
IPL Is Ideal for Treating:
- Brown spots, freckles, and age-related pigmentation linked to long-term sun exposure
- Facial redness, visible blood vessels, and early signs of rosacea
- Irregular skin tone and rough texture caused by years of UV damage or photoaging
What are the key benefits of an IPL treatment at Clinique D?
- Minimal discomfort, often described as a light snap or pinch
- No downtime: you can return to daily activities right after treatment
- Progressive, natural-looking results, with noticeable improvements typically seen after 2 to 4 sessions
- Safe and effective for light to medium skin tones
To ensure optimal outcomes and reduce the risk of post-treatment pigmentation, strict sun exposure avoidance and daily use of a high-SPF sunscreen are essential before and after IPL treatments. At Clinique D, our dermatologist Dr. Brassard will create a personalized IPL plan based on your skin type, pigmentation level, and overall aesthetic goals.
Nonablative Fractional Laser: A safe, effective way to treat age spots
Nonablative fractional laser at Clinique D in Laval, delivers precise, non-invasive treatment for age spots, promoting skin renewal and a more youthful complexion with minimal downtime.
At Clinique D, Dr. Brassard offers the nonablative fractional laser as a powerful solution for patients seeking to reduce age spots, sun-induced pigmentation, and uneven skin tone without significant downtime. Our nonablative fractional laser delivers focused energy in microscopic columns beneath the skin, gently stimulating collagen while fading deeper pigmentation like persistent sun damage. Dr. Brassard tailors each session based on your pigmentation depth and skin tone.
Over time, these treated pigment areas naturally fade, revealing a clearer, more even complexion.
Nonablative fractional laser is ideal for treating:
- Deep pigmentation such as age spots or solar lentigines
- Texture irregularities caused by skin aging
- Enlarged pores and dull complexion
- Moderate signs of photoaging
Why choose nonablative laser for age and dark spots?
- Targets deep pigmentation without damaging surrounding tissue
- Stimulates natural skin regeneration, improving both tone and texture
- Minimal recovery time — most patients experience only mild redness or swelling for 1–3 days
- Visible improvement after just a few sessions
This treatment is especially effective for patients with stubborn sun spots, sun-induced skin aging, or pigment irregularities on the face, neck, or décolleté.
A consultation at Clinique D ensures your laser treatment is precisely calibrated to your skin type and pigment depth for safe, customized results.
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen: A quick, targeted solution for age spots
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen at Clinique D in Laval offers a fast, targeted treatment for age spots, freezing away pigmentation safely under expert dermatological supervision.
Clinique D in Laval, offers cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen as a fast, effective treatment for isolated age spots and sun-induced pigmentation. During cryotherapy, Dr. Brassard applies a controlled dose of liquid nitrogen to target individual pigmented lesions. This brief procedure triggers a natural exfoliation process where sun-induced brown spots gradually peel away over several days.
Cryotherapy is especially effective for treating well-defined age spots, commonly found on the face, hands, chest, and shoulders. It is a popular option for patients looking for a simple and affordable solution with minimal time commitment.
What Are the Benefits of Cryotherapy for Hyperpigmentation?
- Quick in-clinic treatment — usually completed in minutes
- No incisions or injections
- Effective for superficial sun spots, solar lentigines and brown spots
- Visible fading of spots within 1 to 2 weeks
- Minimal recovery, with only mild redness or crusting at the treatment site
Cryotherapy is not typically used for melasma or diffuse pigmentation but is highly effective for discrete, benign lesions caused by sun damage or aging. At Clinique D, Dr. Brassard carefully assesses each patient’s skin type and pigmentation pattern to determine if cryotherapy is the most appropriate treatment or if another option, such as IPL or fractional laser, would provide better results.
How to book a consultation to remove your age spots at Clinique D in Laval?
Book a consultation with Dr. Danielle Brassard to assess your skin and receive a safe, personalized treatment plan for age spots and sun damage.
Contact our Laval clinic to learn more about our pigmentation treatments and schedule an aesthetic dermatology consultation with our dermatologist, Dr. Danielle Brassard: 514-396-5351. You can also fill out the following form: Book an appointment