Sun Damage
Melasma Treatment in Jacksonville
Melasma is a chronic pigment condition that produces symmetrical brown or grey-brown patches across the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and jawline, and it behaves very differently from ordinary sun damage.
While sun spots sit near the surface and respond quickly to most treatments, melasma is driven by hormones, heat and visible light as well as ultraviolet exposure, it reaches deeper into the skin, and it has a strong tendency to return.
It is more common in women and in medium to deeper skin tones, which is precisely why it is so often treated incorrectly. At Aesha Medical Aesthetics in Jacksonville, melasma is managed by a physician rather than treated with a single laser setting.
Care begins with 4-6 weeks of prescription topical therapy, which may include topical tranexamic acid, prescription-strength brightening agents, and a tinted mineral sunscreen that blocks visible light as well as ultraviolet light.
Only once the skin is properly prepared do we move to gentle, conservative non-ablative laser resurfacing, spaced roughly six weeks apart and adjusted for your individual skin tone.
Melasma is managed rather than cured, so every plan includes a maintenance phase, which is the step most often left out and the most common reason pigment returns within a year.
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Dark Spots, Sun Spots, and Uneven Skin Tone
Dark spots, also called solar lentigines, age spots or liver spots, are the flat brown marks that accumulate on the face, chest, shoulders and backs of the hands after years of sun exposure.
Unlike melasma, they are usually asymmetrical, appear in areas that catch the most sunlight, and sit closer to the surface of the skin, which means they generally respond faster and more predictably to treatment.
Florida sun accelerates them considerably, and most patients in Jacksonville begin noticing them in their thirties and forties.
At Aesha Medical Aesthetics, dark spots are treated with broadband light therapy and laser resurfacing, often paired with prescription topicals and professional-grade skincare to even out overall tone while the individual spots clear.
Many patients see visible lightening after a single session, with best results after a short series. Because every pigmented lesion is evaluated by a physician before treatment, anything suspicious is identified rather than lasered, which matters more than most people realise.
Once cleared, results are maintained with daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, ongoing topical care and periodic maintenance treatments, because untreated sun exposure will simply produce new spots over time.
Restoring Clarity And Radiance
We offer a variety of treatments designed to target the visible effects of sun damage and support healthier skin function. Depending on your concerns, recommendations may include BBL HEROic, MOXI, CO2 laser resurfacing, VI Peels, skin resurfacing, and customized skin rejuvenation treatments.
These solutions help improve pigmentation, texture, and overall skin quality while supporting long-term skin health.
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Contour TRL
Advanced laser resurfacing that dramatically renews the skin by treating moderate to severe signs of aging.
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Micro Laser Peel
Reveal smoother, brighter skin with precise laser resurfacing and controlled skin renewal.
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HALO® TRIBRID™
Advanced hybrid laser resurfacing that addresses multiple skin concerns with customized precision.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Transform aging and damaged skin with advanced CO2 laser resurfacing treatments.
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VI Peel
Transform your complexion with a medical-grade VI Peel designed to improve skin health and radiance.
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Aesthetic Consultation
Start your aesthetic journey with a personalized consultation tailored to your goals.
Any Questions?
Many visible signs of sun damage can be significantly improved with professional treatments that target pigmentation, texture irregularities, and collagen loss.
Common signs of sun damage include dark spots, uneven skin tone, rough texture, fine lines, redness, and a dull complexion. A professional skin evaluation can help determine whether these concerns are related to UV exposure or other factors.
Yes. The effects of UV exposure often accumulate over time, meaning sun damage may not become visible until many years after the skin has been exposed.
Absolutely. Daily sun protection helps prevent additional UV damage and supports the results of your skin rejuvenation treatments by protecting your skin as it heals and renews.
Yes. Sun damage commonly develops on the neck, chest, shoulders, arms, and hands—areas that are frequently exposed to ultraviolet light throughout the year.
In many cases, yes. Treatments that address sun damage can also improve skin texture, tone, clarity, and overall radiance, helping the skin appear healthier and more youthful.
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At Aesha Medical Aesthetics, every detail is guided by purpose. Combining advanced aesthetic expertise with a deeply personalized approach, we create an experience built on trust, education, and refined results. Our focus is simple: helping you feel confident, understood, and authentically yourself.
