MELASMA • PIGMENTED LESIONS

MELASMA * BROWN SPOTS * SUN SPOTS * AGE SPOTS * FRECKLES

Pigmented Lesions, Brown Spots, Sun Spots, Age Spots and Melasma are caused when skin cells produce too much melanin within a localized area. Most develop with exposure to the sun and age. Sun damaged skin is very common due to outdoor lifestyles and lack of using sunblock lotions All areas of the body can be treated. Treatments on the face, neck and chest, (especially the V and chest in women), as well as the tops of hands and the forearms are most popular and achieve incredible results. Keratosis on the scalps of bald men disappear, leaving the skin smooth and the men looking younger and healthier.

All areas of the body can be treated. Treatments on the face, neck and chest (especially the V and chest in women), as well as the tops of hands and the forearms are most popular and achieve incredible results.

Keratosis on the scalps of bald men disappear, leaving the skin smooth and the men looking younger and healthier.

Patients can expect improvement after just one treatment. One treatment will often result in the clearance of darker lesions, but lighter lesions may require 2 treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

A warm, tingling sensation is felt as the laser targets the dark pigment and selectively heats and destroys the lesion. Adjacent non-pigmented skin is not affected.

Patients can expect improvement after just 1 treatment, but lighter lesions may require 2 treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

After the treatment, the lesions darken, sometimes form a scab or crust and start lightly peeling or exfoliating within 5-7 days. Some redness may also occur but it gradually fades away. The skin appears natural – the effect is dramatic.

Following treatment, a moisturizer or antibiotic cream should be applied to the scab to keep it moist. Patients should always use a daily broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or greater.

Please note:
Men and women can have pigmented lesions on various parts of the face and body. While they can be easily treated, they should be evaluated by a medical doctor to rule out malignancy before treatment begins.