Brown Spots. Melasma.
Years of Sun Catching Up.
Sun damage doesn't announce itself — it accumulates silently for years before surfacing as brown spots, uneven tone, and patchy discoloration. Melasma adds another layer of complexity: hormonally-triggered pigmentation that behaves differently from sun damage and requires a different treatment strategy entirely. Whether your pigmentation came from decades of Texas sun, pregnancy hormones, or both, Ovation Med Spa offers eight targeted technologies — each designed for a specific type of pigment, depth, and trigger mechanism. The key is accurate diagnosis first: what type of pigmentation you have determines which technology will work. Houston's Galleria/Uptown area, since 2006.
Not All Brown Spots Are
Created Equal
Sun-induced pigmentation (solar lentigines, age spots, freckles) develops from cumulative UV exposure. Melanocytes — the cells that produce pigment — become overactive and deposit excess melanin in concentrated clusters. These spots are typically well-defined, stable, and responsive to light-based treatments.
Melasma is fundamentally different. Triggered by hormones (pregnancy, birth control, HRT) and worsened by heat and UV, melasma creates diffuse patches — typically on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip. Melasma is notorious for recurring because the melanocytes remain 'primed' even after the visible pigment clears. Treatment requires ongoing maintenance and a different strategic approach than simple sun spots.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is the dark discoloration left after acne, injury, or aggressive treatment. More common in darker skin tones, PIH requires gentle approaches that lighten pigment without triggering more inflammation — which would worsen the problem.
The critical first step is diagnosis: your Ovation provider identifies exactly what type of pigmentation you have, its depth in the skin, and its trigger mechanism — then recommends the specific technology designed for that type. Treating melasma like sun spots (or vice versa) is one of the most common mistakes in pigmentation care.
Targeted Technologies for
Every Type of Pigmentation
Different pigmentation types require different mechanisms of action. Your provider matches the right technology to your specific diagnosis.
Year-Long Skin Series
Annual rotation of BBL+Halo (intensive correction) and BBL+Moxi (maintenance) sessions for sustained pigmentation control. Progressive improvement with consistent care — the gold standard annual protocol for pigmentation-prone skin.
Learn about the Year-Long Skin Series →Common Questions
What's the difference between sun damage and melasma?+
How many sessions to clear dark spots?+
Will my dark spots come back?+
Is it safe to treat pigmentation on darker skin tones?+
Can I treat pigmentation and texture at the same time?+
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Your Consultation Answers Everything.
With 40+ technologies to choose from, your Ovation provider builds a treatment plan customized to your exact concerns, skin type, timeline, and budget.
Schedule Your Consultation → (713) 936-2490 · 4801 Woodway Dr, Suite 150W · Houston TX 77056Patients visit from River Oaks, Memorial, West University, Tanglewood, Meyerland, Bellaire, and Sugar Land for pigmentation correction at our Galleria/Uptown Houston location — 4801 Woodway Dr, Suite 150W.