How many laser spot removal treatments will I need?
Most people will generally need 2-3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for the best results. Larger and darker spots may require more treatments.
Most people will generally need 2-3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for the best results. Larger and darker spots may require more treatments.
Depending on your skin type and the setting of the laser, you can expect an area of puffiness and redness where the spot was and an initial darkening of the spot. There are no limitations to your activities after treatment, [...]
Most patients report a stinging and burning sensation during the treatment, which resolves almost immediately afterwards. If you have particularly sensitive skin, we will be able to provide a prescription strength anesthetic cream to minimize your discomfort.
We use a Q-switched laser which specifically targets pigment in the dermis and epidermis. The darkened pigment of the spots is selectively absorbed by the correct wavelength of light and shattered.
A solar lentigo, which is the medical term for a sun or liver spot, is a condition commonly seen in both primary care and dermatologist’s offices. Experienced practitioners are able to make this diagnosis with their eyes or with the [...]