CANE + AUSTIN Blog » melanin skin

Sunspots, also known as freckles or hyperpigmentation, are a common skin concern for many people. Sunspots can appear anywhere on the body including legs and arms. The most common sunspots which Dr. Austin addresses with his patients, are the sunspots or hyperpigmentation that appears on the face. Sunspots can be seen across all ranges of color and nationalities.  However, if you’re fair or pale,...

A chemical peel is a cosmetic procedure that’s used to make skin look younger, brighter, and smoother.All chemical peels involve the application of a chemical solution (often, a glycolic acid solution) to a patient’s face that causes the existing layer of dry, damaged, or wrinkled skin to peel off.  In the case of glycolic acid solutions, the chemical treatment is able to soak into...