Laser Brown Spot/Sun Damage Removal

Age spots, also known as liver spots, sun spots, large freckles, are blemishes that occur on the skin mostly as a result of life-long damage from the sun. In some cases, bleaching creams, topical medications, or alpha-hydroxy acids can be applied to the skin in order to lighten the appearance of age spots. But, laser treatments are generally more effective and can take care of the problem in a much quicker amount of time.

The Procedure

For most people with age spots, it only takes one or two laser treatments to remove the appearance of the brown spots. With age spots that are exceptionally dark or large, it may take a few more treatments in order to achieve the look you desire.

For most patients, the laser treatment of age spots is relatively painless. Most describe it as feeling like a rubber band being snapped against the skin as the laser delivers pulses to the affected area. Generally, the procedure takes only a few minutes to complete.

A pre treatment skin care program will be discussed with you at your initial FREE consultation, by your Certified Medical Laser Technician.  Avoid any prolonged exposure to the sun.  If you must be in the sun use a zinc oxide sunscreen of at least SPF 30+.

Following Treatment

As laser removal of age spots is non-invasive, you can resume normal activity immediately following treatment. You may notice a little discoloration afterward, but this generally goes away within the first week after treatment. It can, however, last for several months. Several days after treatment, a crust will form over the treated area.  The use of Polysporin and Aquaphor on the treated area is helpful. This crust will fall off completely on its own within seven to fourteen days. You should be careful not to pick at the crust, as scarring may form.

For the most part, age spots do not reappear after treatment. Some new spots, however, can appear over time. Fortunately, these spots can also be easily removed with laser treatment. To help prevent new age spots from appearing, you should use sunscreen of SPF 30+ at all times when outside, particularly on the treated area.

Is Age Spot Laser Treatment Right For You

Laser removal of age spots is considered a cosmetic procedure; therefore, it most likely will not be covered by insurance. The procedure is relatively painless, quick, and effective. The only risks are possible scarring and discoloration of the surrounding skin, but this is rare.

In addition, laser treatment of age spots is perfectly safe. Laser treatment has been performed on millions of patients from around the world of varying ages. Laser treatment is even safe on infants.

At Fountain Laser Skin Clinic our Certified Medical Laser Technician will discuss pre-treatment procedures with you. With laser treatments, signs of growing older doesn’t mean you need to show the signs. Age spots, the telltale sign of aging, can be removed keeping everyone guessing at just how old you really are.  Let Fountain Laser Skin Clinic in Chandler, AZ, start a new you. Call to make your FREE consultation appointment today!