Sun Spot Removal

Many people develop brownish colored lesions on their skin from extensive sun exposure, aging, and other causes. These lesions are commonly known as sun spots or age spots, and freckles. These areas of the skin contain high levels of melanin, and are typically caused by an excess of pigment. These can vary in size, shape, and depth; some being no bigger than a pinhead, while others can be as large as a hand. The Laser effectively breaks up the melanin pigment and it’s reabsorbed into the body.

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How Many Treatments are Needed?

Your treatment plan will depend on many factors such as the location, depth, size and type of pigmentation. Some lesions will require several treatments for optimal results, where some can be resolved in a single treatment. Pigmented lesion treatment provides the most benefit to those with superficial, benign, pigmented lesions. To achieve optimal benefit, 1 to 2 treatments may be necessary about 3 weeks apart.

What are the Sun Spot Removal Contraindications?

The following conditions are contraindications to Pigmented Lesions, and you may not be treated if any of the following applies to you:

Are hypersensitive to light in the near infrared wavelength region
Have sun-damaged skin or have recent unprotected sun exposure, including the use of tanning beds or tanning products, such as creams, lotions and sprays
Take medication which is known to increase sensitivity to sunlight
Have seizure disorders triggered by light
Take anticoagulants
Take or have taken oral isotretinoin, such as Accutane, within the last 6 months
Take medication that alters the wound-healing response
Have a history of healing problems or history of keloid formation
Have an active localized or systemic infection, or an open wound in area being treated
Have a significant systemic infection or an illness localized in area being treated
Have a history of skin cancer or suspicious lesions
Are receiving or have received gold therapy
Autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Scleroderma, Vitiligo, pregnancy, trying to get pregnant or nursing.

What are Sun Spot Removal Side Effects?

Scarring, though rare, can occur following any laser procedure.
Histamine/Hives: some clients develop raised papules similar to hives. This irritation usually subsides in a few hours.
Blistering during treatment may be an indication of sun exposure. Blistering can occur during the first three days following the laser treatment. Blistered areas should be kept moist with an ointment until healed.

Steps Prior to Your First Appointment

Avoid UV exposure 2 weeks prior to your treatment.
Clients who are sunburned or tanned must wait 2 weeks before being treated to avoid additional  skin damage.
Avoid sunless tanning products 7 days prior to your treatment.
All products must be completely removed from skin prior to treatment.
Clients should come to appointments with clean skin in the area to be treated.
Avoid chemical peels and other laser procedures in the area to be treated for 2 weeks prior and  two weeks after your laser treatment.
Avoid all alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy products (AHA/BHA), hydroquinone,  retinols/retinoids, Tazorac, and Differin for 7 days before treatment.
If you are prone to cold sores, you can take an antiviral medication (such as Valtrex) prior to your treatment.
Clients should not perform any physical activity that increases body temperature or blood  pressure within 24 hours before and after treatments.
If you have Botox or dermal fillers in the area to be treated, wait 14 days both before and after injection to receive treatments.
Antibiotics may increase photosensitivity. We recommend that you check with your personal  physician prior to receiving laser treatments if you are taking a long-term antibiotic. If you become ill and begin taking an antibiotic, you will need to be off the medication for 7 days before laser treatment.

After Sun Spot Removal Care Instructions

Avoid extended UV exposure for 2 weeks post-treatment
Tylenol or Ibuprofen is recommended for post-treatment discomfort. Avoid the use of aspirin.
You may also apply cool towels, ice packs or aloe vera and hydrocortisone to alleviate discomfort due to heat.
Avoid using seat warmers immediately after treatment.
If skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed.
If blisters occur, do not puncture.
Using a broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and  is recommended ongoing for maintenance. If you experience any side effects, such as hypo- or hyper-pigmentation, prolonged redness or  swelling, a histamine reaction, or blistering, call or come in for instructions on treatment.
Avoid any additional laser treatments or chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2  weeks post-treatment or until healing has occurred.
To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended  by your technician.
Before treatment, we recommend that new Clients come in for a consultation to determine the best treatment method.

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