Unwanted Pigmentation and sun SPOTS

Melanin gives our skin color. Excessive concentration of melanin in one area of skin is what we see as dark pigmented patches and spots, which make us look older. Most pigmented lesions come from sun exposure, but this does not mean we have to give up our outdoors, sports hobbies, playgrounds, etc. to look better.

Skin pigmentation is like that old stain on your wall or old clothing, it is almost never superficial, it goes deep into your skin layers and might be difficult to keep it from reappearing.

There are several laser technologies available in our clinic to treat dark skin pigmentation, PDL, Q-switched, CO2, Erbium, Pixel, Fraxel, however PicoSure Laser appears to the most effective in treatment of wide range of pigmentary conditions.

What’s special about PicoSure?

PicoSure Laser with its power to pulverize pigment in your skin, is a true revolutionary breakthrough in pigment reduction.
Picosecond laser technology allows for destruction of abnormal concentration of melanin in your skin without damaging surrounding tissue

What can we treat with the PicoSure Laser?

Age spots, sun spots, dark pigmentation on hands, face, and décolletage area
Melasma
Pigment on some benign moles can also be removed

Is treatment painful?

Patients describe the treatment as prickly zapping sensations, like static shocks.
In order to minimize discomfort, treated skin will be cooled with chilled air during the procedure
Most people will not need any anesthetic before undergoing procedure
Those who are worried about pain should take a single dose of an over-the-counter pain medication like acetaminophen or ibuprofen an hour before the procedure
For those who are especially prone to pain, a topical anesthetic can be applied in-office an hour before the procedure.

What should I expect after treatment?

Pigmented on treated areas will get much darken over first 24 hrs, but will end up lighter than before your procedure as the pigmentation sheds over next few weeks.
Redness and tenderness of the area fades away within 1-3 hours post procedure!
Most of our patients do not feel any discomfort by the time they head back home after the treatment.

How many procedures will I need?

Depending on depth, on average, unwanted pigmented should clear in 2-3 sessions, however some patients need more session for satisfactory results

HOW LONG WILL RESULTS LAST?
There is no straightforward answer to this question. Six months, two years or till next aggressive sun exposure or sunburn? Post treatments you skin will look better, dark spots will diminish or disappear, and with proper maintenance results should be long lasting.

What we must understand is that Lasers are not “Magic Erasers”, Lasers do not treat imbalance in skin causing formation of excessive pigmentation. Combination of laser treatments with pharmacologic treatment followed by maintenance program is often recommended for longer lasting results.

Depending on type of the pigmented lesion ablative removal followed by non-ablative laser treatments can be recommended.

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Disclaimer: Every patient is unique; therefore cosmetic results can vary between patients. No two laser treatments will get same results – even if performed by same physician on patients with similar conditions.