Is it possible to have completely spotless skin? Which transactions are more secure? Here we explain the answers to these questions in detail for you…
The most striking thing on our skin is the spots. We cannot get rid of these spots. In winter, the tones seem to open; We take precautions, we make transactions. They start to show themselves again with the month of June. Moreover, there is no sunscreen that we do not use. So, what are these spots and why do they occur? Is it possible to get rid of it completely and which processes are safe?
When our skin encounters the sun’s rays, it tries to protect itself and a darkening occurs on our skin. Moreover, indirect rays that we think we are protected in the shade but to which we are exposed are as effective as direct rays. Two fundamental changes can occur in this process; sunspots and moles.
Both conditions are actually triggered by the damage caused by ultraviolet rays on our skin. This damage often appears as dark-colored permanent spots on the skin. We call these sunspots. There are some factors that play as big a role as UV rays in the appearance of these spots. Genetic tendency, use of birth control pills, pregnancy and some cosmetic products… Skin type and color, age and genetic background are also important in terms of our skin’s resistance to spots. Although light and sensitive skin is more prone to sunspots, dark skin can be affected in the same way. In fact, most of the time, the spots on thick and dark skin type can be much more stubborn and permanent. The areas most prone to spotting on the face are the upper lip, forehead and cheeks.
Especially the upper lip darkens faster than other areas, and it is difficult to treat afterwards.
So, is it possible to get rid of spots completely? There really isn’t a single answer to this. Because it is important to analyze the type, depth and age of the spot well. It is also very important to be able to determine your tolerance for the procedure to be performed in your skin type.
While fighting blemishes, the steps need to be very controlled, as unnecessary thinning of your skin can cause it to wear out more quickly afterwards. This is a step that needs to be taken by considering not only today but also tomorrow in order to age well. It is possible to get rid of some spotss completely. Some of them definitely stay. After the procedures, it is as if you have been given a new chance for your skin.
If you don’t make the same mistakes, if you protect and take care of it really well, the spots don’t get as dark as before. But from the first moment of seeing the sun, some of them definitely come back. There are new devices that enter our lives rapidly with technology as well as known applications in spot treatments. However, you should leave the treatment method that is suitable for your skin and will give the healthiest result to a specialist. As we said, it is very important in this process to analyze the spot and your skin really well. Again, you should consult an expert on this matter.
1. Peelings
One of the methods that can be used to equalize the skin color is peeling, which everyone knows very well. In chemical peeling applications, there are more aggressive methods in which intense acids are used, as well as peelings made with low acid rates. In addition to the acids we know such as glycolic acid, there are also peeling agents used to lighten color such as kojic acid. Preparation and treatment creams that should be used before and after enzymatic spot peelings play a major role in success. Spot peelings are quite different from the classical peelings we know in terms of production and content. For this reason, it is not possible to get full results on spots with peelings that you can apply at home.
2. Lasers
Laser applications also play a major role in spot treatments. There are so many alternatives in this field that it is not possible to call one good and the other bad. Because they all have different uses. Most of the time, it is possible to work with more than one device in combination treatments. It is possible with laser treatments to peel the upper layer of the skin with different wavelengths and to ensure that the skin is fresh, lively, brighter, renewing with the skin and equalizing its color.
Do you only complain about dark areas or do you want the color to be lighter in areas that look normal? In this case, laser treatment can be applied to the entire face or only to the spotted areas. More than one session is required on the skin where the spots are intense and deep, and carbon dioxide lasers give successful results. Apart from aggressive and skin-peeling applications, there are also processes that lighten the color by shooting only on the spot. Q switch laser is preferred in these applications.
3. Broad Spectrum Light Therapy
Wide-wavelength light treatments called BBL are also one of the increasingly preferred methods for spot treatments, especially in the United States. BBL studies started in the 1990s; It has been updated in recent years with the development of knowledge, skills and technology. BBL technology has three generations. With BBL, many operations can be performed with different filters. Depending on the preferred filter, skin and subcutaneous tightening can be achieved.
Age and sun spots on the face can be removed. Treatment of vascular enlargement on the face and body (red and thin capillaries) and removal of unwanted hair can be achieved. In addition, it is possible to tighten regional tissues that are more prone to loosening, such as legs, hips and arms. The processes are carried out by transmitting light in different band gaps to different cells at different depths under the skin, passing through various filters.
4. Cosmelan
It is very effective in pregnancy spots called Cosmelan, melasma or chloasma. Apart from that, it is one of the most effective methods used in the treatment of age spots, spots caused by sun exposure on sensitive skin. This enzymatic peeling method, which suppresses pigmentation by reducing the amount of melanin in the skin, shows its effect by suppressing the mechanism that triggers the formation of spots on the skin.
The active ingredients used in chemical peeling generally consist of acids that peel off the unwanted dead layer on the skin. The active ingredient of Cosmelan enzyme peeling suppresses the melanin that causes the formation of spots on the skin and lightens the color of the skin. Spot treatment with Cosmelan is more painless than other peeling methods.
As we said at the beginning of the article, it is very important to control the thinning effect of both laser applications and peelings on the skin. At this stage, it is necessary to decide on the application according to the skin type. Especially on skin that is already thin, some treatments that support the underlying collagen structure can be applied along with spot treatments. Supporting the treated areas with hyaluronic acid, fillers, adipose tissue or balancing the metabolism with vitamin and protein injections makes the skin durable and affects the result positively.
We should be aware of the changes, spots and moles that occur on our skin at the end of summer. The destruction caused by the sun on our skin is not to be taken lightly. Therefore, it is very important for our skin health to take precautions before it is too late.