Brown is not one diagnosis.
Red is not one cause.
Pigment and vascular problems often overlap. Cheongdam Noel separates the visible findings first and then plans treatment according to the lesion type, depth, distribution and skin response.
Where we focus most.
These five concerns form the core of Cheongdam Noel's laser practice. Each looks different under magnification, and each responds to different lasers and parameters.
A defined brown spot associated with cumulative sun exposure. Not every brown spot is a solar lentigo.
MELASMAA chronic pigmentation condition influenced by UV, hormones, heat and other factors. Tends to recur and requires long-term management.
FRECKLESSmall discrete pigmented macules that intensify with sun exposure. Often coexist with melasma.
SEBORRHEIC KERATOSISA benign epidermal growth that can become raised and rough. Its surface character differs from a flat solar lentigo.
VASCULAR REDNESSFacial redness related to dilated vessels, rosacea or inflammation. The pattern and trigger history both matter.
Same color — different cause.
A treatment appropriate for a discrete solar lentigo may not be appropriate for diffuse melasma. Persistent facial redness may involve dilated vessels, rosacea-related inflammation or post-acne erythema. The treatment that follows must fit the actual finding.
Pigment and vascular explained.
Please note
Treatment approaches for pigmentation and vascular conditions are determined after examination. Two patients with similar-appearing lesions may receive different treatment plans. Outcomes vary from person to person.
Find out what your skin is showing.
Have your pigment and vascular findings examined and a plan explained.