Melanin gives us our skin color. Pigmented lesions including sunspots, age spots, and brown patches, are dark in color because the melanin is concentrated in one area of the skin. Most pigmented lesions come from sun exposure while some patients are born with them. Hormonal changes can also induce pigment changes in the skin.
Pigment FAQ’s:
What causes unwanted pigment?
Melanin gives us our skin color. Pigmented lesions including sunspots, age spots, and brown patches, are dark in color because the melanin is concentrated in one area of the skin. Most pigmented lesions come from sun exposure while some patients are born with them. Hormonal changes can also induce pigment changes in the skin.
What types of pigmented lesions can PicoSure remove?
This picosecond laser can remove a variety of benign unwanted pigmentation. Age spots, freckles, and brown patches can all be removed with PicoSure. Epidermal as well as dermal pigment can be treated very effectively. The alexandrite picosecond laser is very effective for treatments of Nevus of Ota with a lower number of sessions needed.
How many treatment sessions will it take?
A series of treatments is usually recommended. Each patient is unique and will be evaluated prior to treatment.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most patients find the procedure tolerable and require no numbing cream or anesthesia. The use of a forced air cooling system is recommended. Patients often compare the laser pulse to a snap of a thin rubber band however everybody is different and it can depend on the level of treatment needed.
What type of post treatment care is necessary?
It is important to keep the area clean and to avoid any irritation. Your practitioner will provided additional after care instructions as needed to ensure a quick recovery.
