Laser Removal Age Spots Treatment

Age spots are brown uneven patches on the skin, which usually appears on the face, the back of the hands, and the back. Exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays is the primary cause for the appearance of age spots that results from overproduction of melanin, which is the skin’s way of protecting itself. Tanning booths, sunbathing and simply not using sunscreen are all reasons why you may have age spots.

A laser removal age spots treatment is a procedure that removes the spots with the use of laser energy delivered in pulses through a hand piece held closely onto the skin. The process is gentle and quick. There are no cuts or injections required, except if you request for a local anesthesia to be applied.

During a laser removal age spots treatment, you will feel a little pain similar to a rubber band snapping on your skin as the laser beams hit your skin. While they are generally tolerable, you may request for a topical anesthesia for total comfort. There will still be some minimal discomfort or pain after the treatment.

Typically, a patient requires only one or a couple of sessions. If the spots are darker or larger than usual, that may require more treatment sessions for best results. In general, a laser removal age spots treatment takes only a few minutes depending upon the size and location of the spots as well as how many spots are to be treated.

Laser removal age spots treatment is a safe procedure that has been performed on millions of people worldwide. It treats only the targeted age spots and does not harm the tissue that surrounds the spots. The benefits of laser removal age spots treatment is minimal pain, bruising and swelling. There is also less risk of discoloration and scarring. It also eliminates the need for needles, which is a relief for many. It is also rare for the spots to return once they are removed through this process.

While the spots usually do not return after a laser removal age spots treatment, new spots may come out over time and may be removed using the same procedure. For longer-lasting results or to maintain a skin free of age spots, make sure you apply sunscreen every time you go out during the day even for just a short walk or even if you will not be under direct sunlight. Avoid sun exposure as much as possible.