What is the best laser for sun spots?
Fraxel® is a highly effective laser treatment for mild to moderate sun-damage. The procedure has very few side effects and almost no downtime. Treatments deliver non-ablative thermal energy to the deeper layers of skin for long-term collagen enhancement.
How many laser treatments does it take to get rid of sunspots?
How many Treatments will I need? Typically only one, two, or more treatment sessions are all that are necessary to completely remove the spots depending on how many there are and on which area of the body. Occasionally, darker and larger lesions may require additional treatment to obtain optimal results.
Can sunspots be removed by laser?
ANSWER: Laser resurfacing and other forms of laser and light therapy can effectively reduce or eliminate sunspots. Certain creams also can be useful. Keep in mind, though, that if you don’t protect your skin from the sun, the spots will almost always return, or new ones will form.
How long does it take for brown spots to go away after laser treatment?
The most common (and expected) side effect is a darkening of the more superficial brown spots of the areas being treating. This darkening of superficial brown spots will flake off after about 7-14 days.
What is the best treatment for sun spots on face?
Age spot treatments include:
- Medications. Applying prescription bleaching creams (hydroquinone) alone or with retinoids (tretinoin) and a mild steroid might gradually fade the spots over several months.
- Laser and intense pulsed light.
- Freezing (cryotherapy).
- Dermabrasion.
- Microdermabrasion.
- Chemical peel.
Do brown spots come back after laser?
Redness and swelling are normal the day after your laser treatment. Then, within 4-7 days, these spots will begin to flake off like coffee grounds. Whether you choose IPL or a chemical peel, dark spots will come back in the sun.
How long does it take for brown spots to fade after laser?
Are alexandrite lasers permanent?
The Alexandrite Laser provides efficient, permanent hair reduction with clinically confirmed results. The darker a person’s hair and the lighter the colour of their skin, the better the results they are likely to see.
Should I shave before alexandrite?
It is important to shave the area to be treated the day or night before your appointment. Doing this will prevent thermal injury to the surface of the skin as there won’t be hair on the surface to absorb the laser’s energy. It will allow the laser to go directly to the hair follicle.
Will age spots come back after laser treatment?
Will the spots return after treatment? Not usually. In general, we find that laser removal of age spots is permanent, however people do sometimes see new spots appear as they go back out into the sun. These are new spots forming as a result of age spots, not a recurrence of the old, removed spots.
What can Alexandrite laser be used for before and after?
Before | After: One session of Alexandrite Laser to address pigmentation. Before | After: Dr. Cox used a combination of filler and Alex Laser to give this patient a more youthful appearance on the hands. Before | After: The Alex Laser can be used to remove brown spots, age spots or sun spots on most areas of the body.
Can you use Alexandrite laser to remove brown spots?
The Alexandrite laser reduces the appearance of brown spots from sun damage, and is effective for removal of tattoos composed of black, blue, red, yellow and green pigment. Many patients are happy with one to two Alexandrite laser treatment for smaller brown spots.
Is the Alex laser safe for age spots?
Before | After: The Alex Laser can be used to remove brown spots, age spots or sun spots on most areas of the body. This is after two sessions. Is Alexandrite Laser safe? The FDA has cleared the Alexandrite Laser to safely treat a number of issues related to skin tone and pigmentation.
What kind of light is produced by alexandrite?
As the light passes through the alexandrite crystal, a beam of light 755 nm long is produced. This light selectively targets pigmented areas with light, causing them to break up and fade away.