Sun spots are a common occurrence in many people, especially after years of prolonged sun exposure. However, not everyone wants to keep their sun spots, especially if they’re on the face or other visible areas.
Lori Scott, MD, is an aesthetics specialist who uses the PicoSure laser to treat sun spots and other blemishes on the skin at Lori Scott Family Care in Kinston, North Carolina. Are you curious about whether laser treatments can get rid of your sunspots so you look and feel your best? Here’s what you should know.
Have you noticed small, flat, brown spots appearing on your arms, legs, neck, or face? They could be sun spots, also known as age or liver spots. Usually harmless, they’re a sign of increased UV exposure from the sun, which increases the risk of skin cancer, so it's essential to monitor these spots.
Melanin is what gives your skin its color, and sun spots are simply areas of increased melanin production that clump together. They often occur in regions frequently exposed to the sun, including the arms and face.
Sun spots are usually small and round and can be brown, black, or gray. They may be single spots or merge to form larger areas.
Although sun spots aren't usually cancerous, they can cause anxiety or embarrassment, especially if they’re on the face.
We offer the PicoSure laser as a treatment option for various pigmentary conditions, including pesky sun spots. It's a cutting-edge treatment that uses short pulse duration that results in minimal thermal damage to surrounding skin and tissues. It’s well known for tattoo removal.
This advanced laser gets its name because each pulse is a picosecond, or one-trillionth of a second, in length. The patented technology breaks up areas of pigment and stimulates the body's production of collagen and elastin in the skin.
When the pigmented areas are smaller, the body naturally removes the discoloration over time, creating a more even tone and a smoother appearance on the treated areas of your skin. There's no downtime, and the procedure is quick and painless, making it an excellent option for eliminating bothersome sun spots.
Whether you want to reduce your risk of skin cancer or improve your skin tone and texture, laser treatments are an excellent option for getting rid of sun spots.
You need more than one session to effectively remove sun spots, but the results are long term. Each session breaks down the spots more, allowing the body to absorb the excess pigment for more even-looking skin. Most unwanted pigment significantly lightens or clears in 2-3 sessions.
Each appointment takes from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on how many areas we’re treating. It's relatively painless and doesn't require any downtime.
Contact Lori Scott Family Care today to learn more about our PicoSure laser for sun spots or other pigment concerns.
