Brown spots, Age Spots, and Sun Damage

Not all pigmentation concerns are the same.

Whether your skin pigmentation is caused by sun exposure, hormonal factors, inflammation, or other concerns, we start with a deep analysis of your skin.

Proudly serving Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanaimo, and across Vancouver Island.

Treatment is never one-size-fits-all

Why can pigmentation be difficult to treat?

Sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation and freckles can look almost identical on the surface, yet they behave very differently underneath. Some pigment sits in the top layer of skin, and some sits deeper. Treating one type like another is a common reason people spend months on products that do not help.

why an assessment matters

Every plan at Pacifica MD starts with a proper assessment. Our deep skin analysis including VISIA captures what is happening beneath the surface, including sun damage that is not yet visible. We can accurately see what type of pigment we are dealing with, how much of it there is, and how well it will respond to various treatments.

Could BBL HEROic™ be an option for your skin?

BBL HEROic™ uses broadband light to deliver controlled light energy to the skin. For appropriately selected patients, it may improve the appearance of certain sun-related brown spots, freckles, photodamage, and uneven pigmentation.

Sun and age spots

Uneven, sun-related pigmentation

Little-to-no-downtime for most patients

BBL HEROic™ is not appropriate for all types of pigmentation, which is why we always perform a complimentary deep analysis with VISIA first.

10+ years of experience

Meet Liana, Medical Aesthetician

During your complimentary 45-minute consultation, Liana Bamford, Medical Aesthetician, will discuss your concerns and skin history, and use VISIA imaging to look more closely at pigmentation and UV-related changes.

NEW PATIENT SKIN PLANNING BENEFIT

Your consultation includes a personalized treatment plan, and a $100 treatment credit towards eligible treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sun spots and age spots are caused by pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) becoming overactive after years of sun exposure. Hormonal changes, inflammation and skin injury can also trigger brown patches, and the different causes often look alike on the surface. Because the cause affects which treatment works, a skin assessment is the best first step. At Pacifica MD, we use VISIA skin analysis to see what is happening beneath the surface, including sun damage that has not yet become visible.

Pacifica MD offers a variety of treatments including HEROic BBL (broadband light), for sun damage and uneven skin tone. BBL uses pulses of light that target pigment and redness. Your treatment is chosen after a consultation and VISIA analysis, based on your skin type, the depth of your pigment and your goals.

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Serving patients from Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanaimo, and across Vancouver Island.

All medical treatments performed at Pacifica MD are overseen by Dr. Elisabeth Crisci, licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

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