 What causes age spots?
Age spots, freckles,
and various birthmarks are just a few of the commonly known marks generally
referred
to in the medical profession as pigmented lesions.
Except for birthmarks, they are almost always caused by the cumulative
exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays over the years. Once
you have your age spots removed, you will want to purchase one of our
Broad Spectrum
UVA/UVB sunscreens to prevent further UV damage to your skin.
What types of spots can be removed?
We can remove
brown age spots, “liver spots” and
freckles with our IPL, intensed pulsed light and Medlite C6 lasers. Your
clinician will
identify your specific type of lesion and discuss the removal success rate
associated with your condition. If you would like your face treated, we
may recommend a special skin care line, Obagi, to prepare your skin for
6 weeks
prior to treatment. When you meet with one of our highly trained consultants,
they will listen to your treatment goals and make recommendations to optimize
your results.
How many treatments will it take to remove them?
Most common pigmented lesions are removed within one to three treatments.
Some deeper lesions will require more treatments.
Can the spots come back after treatment?
Common pigmented lesions do not return. However, you may develop more age
spots over time. Even if you have stopped tanning, the sun damage of your
youth may show up as you continue to age. It is important to wear sunscreen
at all times to minimize sun induced melanocyte stimulation that will create
more dark spots over time.
What type of post-treatment care is necessary?
Most clients
experience a warm sensation and some redness similar to a light sunburn.
The day following treatment you will develop some darkening of the
treated brown spots. It is important that you not scrub off these dark
areas. They need to heal from within and will fall off on their own.
You can apply
makeup over the area the next day. We recommend that you use a moisturizer
and physical sunscreen the first week after treatment. Your nurse can recommend
appropriate products during your treatment that you will be able to try
and purchase while
in the office.
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