A dark spot on the skin is not the name of one condition. Different causes sit beneath it, and the approach changes with the cause. So the type of pigmentation is identified before treatment.
Common types are:
- Sun spots build up over years of ultraviolet exposure. They usually appear on areas left uncovered, such as the face, the backs of the hands and the chest.
- Melasma is pigmentation that usually sits symmetrically, with a strong hormonal influence. It can become more visible in pregnancy and with some medications.
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the darker colour left in an area after a spot, an injury or itching.
The type cannot always be told apart by eye. A dermatoscope removes surface reflection and gives an idea of which layer the pigment is in. Pigment near the surface and pigment deeper down are not treated the same way.
Methods include creams applied to the skin, chemical peels and certain laser treatments. Which one suits you is decided by the type of pigmentation, your skin colour and the season.
Whichever method is chosen, sunscreen is used throughout treatment. Without protection the result of pigmentation treatment does not last, because the trigger that produces pigment continues. Time spent in the sun is long in Antalya, so this point carries even more weight here.
A spot that changes in colour, border or size is a separate matter; that change needs to be assessed first.
Pigmentation treatment is planned at the practice in Muratpaşa, Antalya. Dr. Oya Oylum Argun identifies the type and the method at the consultation.
This page is for general information and does not replace an individual medical assessment. The approach that suits you is decided at the consultation.
Last updated: 8 September 2026
The treatment images on this page are illustrative and AI-generated. We do not use images of real patients, out of respect for patient privacy and in line with Turkish health-communication regulation. Photographs of the clinic and the physician are real.
Prices
Prices are in Turkish lira and are the same for every patient. The euro figure is approximate, calculated at a fixed rate set on 2026-08-09.
- Medical aesthetics consultation
- no charge
- Chemical peelper session
- ₺8,500 ≈ €154
- BBL (broadband light)per session
- ₺12,000 ≈ €218
- Fractional laserper session
- ₺14,000 ≈ €254
The final plan and price are confirmed at the consultation, after your skin has been examined.
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- How do sun spots form?A sun spot does not appear in a day. It is the result of a build-up that spreads across the whole year and carries on through every season, and summer is the most intense period of that build-up.
- What causes dark spots on the face?Dark spots on the face are most often caused by the sun. Most facial spots are harmless.
- What causes white spots on the face?White spots on the face are most often due to a harmless cause. No product should be tried until the cause is known.
- How does a dermatoscope show a mole?To the naked eye, a mole shows only its surface. A dermatoscope gets past this limit. The procedure is painless and takes a few minutes.
- Why is autumn the season for skin renewal?Most skin-renewing treatments are planned for a particular time of year. There is a medical reason for this. That is why autumn is the most suitable time of year for planning.
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