| Through years of
exposure to the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays people often
develop raised or flat spots on the skin which are dark brown,
tan, or even blue-black. It's not unusual to have larger areas
of splotchiness due to uneven skin tone, on the face, neck,
hands, arms and chest. Commonly these areas are often referred
to as moles, sunspots, freckles, birthmarks or age spots.
Medical terminology categorizes these conditions as pigmented
lesions.
Through the proper use of a
laser device or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device these
pigmented lesions can be easily and painlessly removed. The
laser light or IPL is directed to the area of pigmentation where
the energy is absorbed by the lesion. This absorption of energy
by the lesion causes the pigment to break up. Initially, the
treated pigmented lesions appear slightly darker. However, over
a period of approximately 7-10 days the lesion will begin to
develop a fine crust, which will flake off, leaving your
underlying skin with a smooth, and natural skin tone. Most
pigmented lesions can be removed in one or two treatments.
Larger or deeper lesions, melasma (mask of pregnancy) or areas
of splotchiness may require more treatments.
Since treatments are
non-invasive and are usually accomplished in less that 30
minutes, patients need not take time off work or interrupt their
busy schedule to get their skin back to its beautiful, natural ,
healthy color.
To schedule a complimentary
consultation with a LaserMed Skin & Vein Clinic doctor click
here. |
