Dark Spots & Sun Damage: Clinical Treatment Guide

Balances epidermal renewal with targeted pigment and redness correction.

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Treatment cadence (example):

• Visit 1: VI Peel — promotes controlled exfoliation and pigment lift.

• Visit 2 (2–3 wks later): IPL — targets brown spots (and red vessels if present).

• Visit 3 (3–4 wks later): VI Peel — clears residual dyschromia, brightens.

• Visit 4 (3–4 wks later): IPL — refines remaining hyperpigmentation.

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Typical plan: 2–4 total sessions depending on severity.
Pricing: Starts at $1,600

Ideal when pigment sits with texture loss, enlarged pores, or early laxity.

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Treatment cadence (example):

• Visit 1: VI Peel

• Visit 2 (4 wks later): RF Microneedling — stimulates dermal collagen and remodels dyschromia over time.

• Visit 3 (4 wks later): VI Peel

• Visit 4 (4 wks later): RF Microneedling

Typical plan: 2–3 RF sessions with interleaved peels.
Pricing: Starts at $2,298

This is the gold standard combination for severe sun damage with both pigment AND texture concerns.

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Why This Protocol Works:

Secret RF creates controlled thermal zones in the dermis (0.5-3.5mm depth), triggering collagen remodeling that addresses:

• Deep wrinkles and texture from photoaging

• Enlarged pores from sun damage

• Acne scars often co-existing with pigmentation

IPL targets superficial chromophores:

• Melanin (brown spots, age spots)

• Hemoglobin (red vessels, sun-induced telangiectasias)

Results:

• 73% improvement in overall photoaging (vs. 42% RF alone, 39% IPL alone)

• Addresses BOTH pigment AND texture simultaneously

• Results last 18 months vs. 9-12 months with single modality

Pricing:

• Single session: $1,449 (Secret RF + IPL + Exosomes)

 

This is the protocol we recommend most often for patients with 10+ years of sun damage who want comprehensive correction, not just pigment removal.

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