Medlite Laser : Brown Spots
Sun spots, age spots and
"liver" spots are brown spots that can appear on the sun exposed skin
of your face, chest, hands, arms and legs. These brown spots can occur at any
age and in individuals of all skin types but individuals with light skin are
most susceptible. The daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen can prevent or
lessen the likelihood of developing brown spots.
The MedLite laser can safely remove sun
spots by selectively targeting brown pigment. The laser delivers light energy
in a series of very fast (nanosecond) pulses that shatter the dark pigment in
the skin causing it to disperse and eventually clear, leaving a more even toned
appearance. Since the energy is quickly absorbed there is minimal risk of
damage to the surrounding skin.
What does the skin look like after treatment?
The treated spot will initially turn
white and then darker before it sloughs off in one to two weeks. Occasionally
the skin can develop a bruise or a purple discoloration surrounding the treated
area. Upon healing, the treated site may appear pink before returning to its
normal skin tone.
How painful are treatments with the MedLite laser?
Most patients experience only mild
stinging during the procedure, similar to the sensation of a rubber band
hitting the skin.
How many treatments are required for resolution of brown spots?
The number of laser treatments required
for pigment resolution varies. Sometimes a test treatment session is performed
one month prior to laser treatment to determine optimal treatment parameters
and the likelihood that your spots will resolve with MedLite laser treatments.
Most patients require several treatments to each area for resolution of
pigmentation. A one month interval between treatments is generally recommended
before retreating the same area, however adjacent areas can be treated sooner.
While most patients experience improvement in their brown spots with MedLite
laser treatments, rarely MedLite laser treatments are unsuccessful at removing
or lightening brown spots.
What are the risks of MedLite laser removal of brown spots?
The most common risks of MedLite laser
treatment for brown spots are a temporary lightening or darkening of the
pigment of the skin. Rarely this pigment change can be permanent. A flare of
acne, skin infection, burn or rarely scarring including elevated and keloidal
scars are other potential risks of Medlite laser treatment. Patients with a
history of abnormal or keloidal scarring, who have taken Accutane in the past
year or who are taking medications or have health conditions that may
compromise their ability to fight infection may not be candidates for MedLite
laser treatment.
What should I do before treatment with the MedLite laser?
It is important to avoid sun exposure
and to use a broad spectrum sunscreen for two weeks prior to treatment. You
should also inform your physician of any health problems or history of abnormal
scarring.
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It is important to avoid sun exposure
and to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen to the treated area for a minimum of
one month following treatment. If your skin color has not returned to normal
within one month you should continue to apply sunscreen daily to the treated
area until your skin color has returned to normal. To prevent recurrence of
your brown spots, it is important to continue to protect your skin by using a
broad spectrum sunscreen daily. If you develop a blister, crust or sore
following treatment you should apply Aquaphor healing ointment to the site and
contact your physician. You should not apply makeup to open, crusted or sore
areas.
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