Dark spots and hyperpigmentation: understand and treat, in Geneva
Those small spots that appear on the face, hands or decolletage: often linked to the sun, sometimes to hormones or age. Before treating, understanding their origin changes everything.
Where the spots come from
Hyperpigmentation is a local excess of melanin. The origin varies: repeated sun exposure, post-inflammatory marks after a spot, hormonal influences such as melasma. Each origin is not treated the same way.
One thing they share: without sun protection, they come back or worsen. That is the basis of any care.
By origin, and always with the sun in mind
Depending on the type of spot, a professional may discuss skin treatments, certain peels or other approaches, over several sessions. Melasma in particular calls for caution, as it can react unpredictably.
Results are gradual and never guaranteed. A skin assessment decides what suits you. We point you to a partner clinic for that assessment.
Your questions
Do dark spots go away on their own?
Some post-inflammatory marks fade with time; other spots persist. The assessment clarifies the origin.
Is a cream enough?
It depends on the type and depth. Sun protection is essential in every case.
What is melasma?
A hyperpigmentation often of hormonal origin, which calls for a careful approach as it can recur.
Are results permanent?
Not guaranteed, and sensitive to the sun: without protection, the spots can return.
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Tell us your goal
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