SKIN CARE Laser Treatment For Treatment Of Dark Pigmented Patches, Birthmarks And For Skin Lightening

The power of this laser can effectively reduce age spots, freckles, brown spots and birthmarks.

Preserve your skin’s natural beauty.

Just about everyone has obvious brown spots on their skin. Age spots, freckles, and various birthmarks are just a few of the commonly known marks generally referred to as pigmented lesions. Although some pigmented lesions can be ignored, many are quite conspicuous, and can easily detract from your skin’s natural beauty.

What causes these unwanted pigmented lesions?
Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin its colour. The amount of melanin in the skin determines if you have a light or dark complexion. Pigmented lesions are dark in colour simply because the melanin is more concentrated in one area of the skin. High concentration of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age, or as a result of overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

How does the pigment laser remove the unwanted pigment from the skin?
This is technically the most advanced laser for removal of pigmented lesions of the skin. The laser removes these pigments with the energy of light. The specialized light produced by this laser is absorbed by the pigmented lesion. The unwanted pigment is then destroyed, thus removing or lightening the lesion.

What types of brown spots or pigmented lesions will the pigment laser remove?
It is most commonly used to remove brown age spots, freckles and other brown birthmarks, such as café au lait spots and nevus of Ota. Our physician will identify your specific type of lesion and discuss the removal success rate associated with your condition.

Does the pigment laser remove my normal skin pigmentation also?
No, the laser light of the pigment laser was designed to effectively target the dark concentrations of melanin. After the abnormal amounts of melanin are removed, and treatment continues on normal skin, some whitening could occur. However, your body’s natural regenerative system would replace the normal melanin over a period of time, returning the skin to its natural colour.

Is the process painful?
The pigment laser emits light in very short pulses. The impact of energy from the power pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin rubber band. After the treatment, the area will feel similar to a light sunburn. Typically, any discomfort will disappear within a day or so. After the redness clears, the skin returns to its natural skin colour and texture.

How many treatment sessions will it take to remove the pigmented lesion?
Most common pigmented lesions are removed within two or three treatments. Some deeper lesions may require more treatments.

Can the excess pigmentation come back?
Common pigmented lesions do not return. Some birthmarks may return after a period of several months to a year. However, the procedure can be repeated.

What type of post treatment care is necessary?
Usually, an antibiotic ointment will be applied to the area immediately after the treatment. The treated area should be kept clean with a continued application of the ointment given to you by your dermatologist. A shower can be taken the next day, although the treated area should not be scrubbed.

How do I get started?
Your dermatologist will be happy to discuss this with you. Please feel free to make an appointment for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.

“Since my pigment laser treatment, I am no longer self conscious about the spots on my face, … my skin is now perfectly clear.”
Patient

	Pretreatment		After 3 sessions of pigment laser

	Korean lady with freckles		Immediate Post laser in Korean lady with freckles

	Profile picture of Korean lady with freckles		Profile picture of Immediate Post laser in Korean lady with freckles