Say goodbye to blemishes with laser treatments that target the birthmarks and pigmentation leaving them barely visible.
What types of skin discoloration are treatable using a laser?
Laser-assisted treatments are making a tremendous mark in the medical industry. One of the newest applications is to the skin, and the following conditions are safely and effectively treatable through lasers: Vascular lesions. These blemishes, including birthmarks,port wine stains, rosacea, and spider veins are a result of abnormal blood vessels. Benign pigmented lesions. These are caused by a concentration of natural pigmentation, as in melasma,freckles, age spots, and sun spots.
How does the laser remove skin discolorations?
For a vascular lesion the laser light’s heat will seal and shrink the precise blood vessels of the blemish. Over time, the body’s natural processes will heal the area with fewer vessels and a more normal color. In cases of large or very dark blemishes, complete removal may not be achieved.
The removal of pigmented lesions and tattoos is slightly different. Short, concentrated beams of light penetrate the skin’s surface and are absorbed by deeper cells containing the natural pigment or tattoo ink. These cells will rupture and release the pigment or ink which is then removed by the body. It should be noted that not all ink colors in a tattoo respond the same to the laser treatment. Darker colors have the best results, but lighter colors seem to respond poorly.
What can be expected with laser treatment?
The use of lasers on the skin is safe and comfortable, however, a local anesthetic is often given to ensure the patient is comfortable. Treatment tends to be more painful when applied to vascular and larger lesions. There are a few side effects that occur with laser treatment, and vary by patient. It will leave a discoloration of the area treated, a darkening or lightening depending on the type of blemish, but it is only temporary.
The different lasers used in our clinic are :
> Q Switch Laser
> Fractional Resurfacing Laser
> Long Pulse Nd Yag Laser
Fractional resurfacing is unique in that it works to remove only about 20% of the skin, so recovery is quicker.It is very effective to improve texture and pore size and eliminate brown spots, dis pigmentation and mottled skin.It is the recommended treatment for the facial lines that are deeper and it is excellent for older skin. It can alsobe used to give hands a more youthful appearance. It was just recently cleared by FDA for the treatment of acne scars and surgical scars. There can be redness and swelling and subsequent treatments can give rise to dryness, peeling or flaking. But these conditions resolve spontaneously.
