age spots & skin discoloration

Age/sun spots, also known as lentigines, are harmless, flat, brown discolorations of the skin, usually occurring on the back of the hands, neck, and face of people over 40. These spots give away a person’s age and are caused by the skin being exposed to too much sun for years without adequate sunscreen protection.

Erbium & Q-Switch Laser Treatment

Erbium laser energy is absorbed by the water in the pigmented cells, resulting in ablation or vaporization of the target tissue. This device is typically used to remove raised, pigmented age spots. One treatment is sufficient. The treatment is quick and requires only a local anesthetic.

Q-Switch laser energy targets the pigment in the cell, not water. The energy destroys the melanocyte, which lies deep within the skin. The pigmented cell eventually dies, migrates to the surface, and exfoliates naturally over 10-14 days. The device is typically used on flat pigmented sunspots, freckles, solar discoloration, and pigmented birthmarks.

Number of Treatments: 1-2

Procedure Length:15-30 Minutes

Maintenance: As Needed

Downtime: None

Discomfort: Mild

Price: Starting at $250

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