What is actually happening
Melanin deposited unevenly after UV exposure, and in melasma driven by hormones as well. The Spanish sun makes this the most common skin complaint among expats.
The options used in Spain
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| Option | What it does | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical peelChemical exfoliation | Superficial, medium or deep. The depth decides the downtime and the result. | |
| IPLIntense pulsed light | Light rather than laser. For pigmentation, redness and vascular marks. Autumn and winter only. | |
| CO2 laserFractional CO2 ablative resurfacing | The biggest price gap between Spain and the UK. Resurfaces for lines, scars and sun damage. |
Which one is right
The table is ordered by how invasive each option is, not by how well it works. A clinic that proposes the bottom of the list before examining you has skipped the step that matters. Ask why that option and not the one above it.
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