How the décolletage ages

The chest, or décolletage, gets years of sun through open necklines, swimwear and car windows, yet it is rarely protected as carefully as the face. The skin here is thin, with fewer oil glands, so it shows sun spots, freckles, a mottled red-brown tone and fine crepey lines. Some people also notice vertical creases between the breasts from sleeping on their side.

Common décolletage concerns

Most people want to fade sun spots and age spots and freckles, even out uneven skin tone and smooth crepey skin. Read pigmentation types explained to understand the difference between spots, freckles and melasma.

At your consultation, your doctor looks at the chest in good light, separates flat brown spots from raised growths and redness, and checks for melasma, which needs gentler handling because strong light can make it darker. That decides whether IPL, Pico Toning or both are the right starting point for your skin.

Treatments for the décolletage

Treatment	What it does	Downtime	From price
Profhilo	Hydrates crepey chest skin	Small bumps for 24 hours	₩390,000 (2ml, 1 session)
Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster	Softens fine chest lines	Small bumps for 1–2 days	₩99,000 (2cc)
Pico Toning	Gently evens pigment and tone	None to mild redness	₩69,000 (1 session, full face)
IPL Photofacial	Fades sun spots and redness	Spots darken and flake for 5–7 days	₩89,000 (full face)

Prices are in Korean won (KRW), exclude 10% VAT, and are confirmed at your consultation. Listed prices are face-based starting points; your doctor confirms the price for the chest.

Combining treatments

Light-based treatment and boosters work well together. IPL or Pico Toning clears pigment and evens tone, while Profhilo or a skin booster improves hydration and fine lines. They are usually done at separate visits, or with the laser first on the same day. Compare Pico Toning vs IPL, or see the Pigment Clear Package for a ready-made pigment plan for the face.

Planning around your trip

IPL spots darken and flake for 5–7 days, which is easy to hide under clothing. Pico Toning and boosters need little recovery. Because pigment needs a series, your first session in Seoul can start a course you continue at home.

Décolletage safety notes

Gentler settings: chest skin heals more slowly than facial skin and is more prone to marks, so lasers and IPL use lower energy.
No tan: treat only untanned skin, because a tan raises the risk of burns and pigment changes. See Can I get laser with a tan?
Check spots first: any spot that is new, changing, irregular or bleeding should be examined before laser and may need a biopsy.
Sun protection: cover the area and use broad-spectrum sunscreen for several weeks, or pigment can return.
Who should wait: boosters are postponed in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and lasers are delayed if you take isotretinoin.

Treatments are performed by licensed medical doctors. Browse all treatment areas, or book a consultation and your doctor will check your chest skin before suggesting a plan.

How many sessions do chest sun spots need?

IPL usually works best as about three sessions spaced several weeks apart. Pico Toning is gentler and is usually done as a longer series of 5–10 sessions.

Can I wear a low-cut top after treatment?

Yes, but protect the area from the sun with clothing or a high-SPF sunscreen. Treated skin is more sensitive to UV light for several weeks.

Does Profhilo work on the chest?

Doctors commonly use Profhilo beyond the face, including on the neck, chest and hands, to improve hydration and crepey texture. Your doctor will confirm whether it suits your skin.

Can sun damage on the chest be reversed?

Brown spots and uneven tone usually fade well with a course of treatment. Crepey texture improves more gradually, and daily sun protection is what keeps results from fading.