Using laser energy that is attracted to melanin the alexandrite 755 nm long pulsed alexandrite laser can be used to treat unwanted brown, sun or age spots. This treatment can be performed by itself or as part of a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation program.
What are the indications for treatment?
Sun, age or brown spots on the skin which are flat in nature
What does the treatment feel like and is downtime required?
The treatment is quite comfortable and requires no anesthesia. After treatment you will notice the unwanted brown spots will be darker in color and will flake off over the next week. They may become lighter in color with each treatment or be removed by a single treatment. Make up can be worn after the procedure.
What does the treatment feel like and is downtime required?
The treatment is quite comfortable and requires no anesthesia. After treatment you will notice the unwanted brown spots will be darker in color and will flake off over the next week. They may become lighter in color with each treatment or be removed by a single treatment. Make up can be worn after the procedure.
We don’t consider this a downtime procedure but don’t advise having this done if you have a ‘special occasion’ coming up in the next week or two.
Any preparation before treatment?
Treatment can not be performed on tanned skin and tanning is prohibited after treatment. The use of a high grade sun block is suggested.
What are the treatment alternatives?
Other devices used to treat sun spots include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL, Photo facial), Q Switched Yag laser (especially for darker skin types) and Q Switched Alex lasers, Fraxel laser and Portrait PSR.
