Benefits of Laser for Sun Damage and Age Spots
Sun damage and age spots can be caused by many different factors including, sun exposure and aging. Luckily there’s a solution to these unwanted blemishes! With Cynosure’s innovative laser treatments, you can get rid of unwanted spots and back to your beautiful in no time.
Skin Condition Treated
- Freckles
- Age Spots (Sun Spots)
- Solar Lentigines
What Are Pigmented
Lesions?
Pigmentation is the color in your skin produced by melanin, a natural pigment that also determines eye and hair color. However, if too much melanin is produced in one area, the result is a brown patch on your skin. Too much melanin can result from:
- Sun exposure
- Aging
- Heredity or congenital factors
HOW IT WORKS
The laser use technology to target and remove pigmented lesions by delivering precise, high-energy light that is absorbed by the melanin in the lesions.This absorption causes the pigmented cells to heat up and break down, while minimising damage to surrounding skin. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these damaged cells, causing the pigmented lesion to fade. Multiple sessions may be necessary for optimal results.
Common Questions
See some common questions and answers below
- Laser light treatment is appropriate for treating age spots, sun damage, and freckles on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs, and feet.
- Treatments are very well tolerated. Many clients describe the treatment as a warm sensation’ or the snap of a rubber band.
- Patients can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of unwanted pigment in the treated area.
- The procedure typically takes less than 20 minutes to perform depending on the size of the area or number of pigmented lesions being treated. Often you will see great results after the first treatment session but 2-3 sessions may be required for optimal outcomes.
- You will need to avoid the sun, tanning beds and self-tanning creams and lotions prior to treatment. There may be some medications that you will need to avoid and your physician will cover these during your consultation.
- Some patients experience a mild sunburn sensation for a short time after the procedure. We may apply some ice immediately following your treatment to help minimise this. The pigmented lesions will darken over the next few days. The area will look a bit “dirty” or dark for about a week. Over this time, the treated skin will slough off, revealing fresh new skin.
- Typically, you can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment. Makeup can be applied to the treated area immediately, if necessary. It is extremely important to apply a moisturiser with SPF30 sun block and avoid sun exposure on a daily basis to prevent additional sun damage.
- Our laser specialists can give you a consultation and talk with you about your skin type to confirm if you would be a good candidate for this treatment.
Typically, only a few treatments are needed however depending on the condition, several treatments may be required to achieve desired results.
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Our Technology
Cynosure Elite +
Alexandrite / Nd:YAG technology
At Silk Aesthetic, we pride ourselves on utilising high-end technology to deliver exceptional treatments to our clients. Our advanced medical-grade laser, which combines Alexandrite and Nd:YAG technology, achieves outstanding results in hair removal and skin treatments.
The Cynosure Elite Plus is renowned for its versatility and efficacy, thanks to its dual-wavelength platform. With wavelengths of 755nm (Alexandrite) and 1064nm (Nd), it effectively targets a wide range of skin types.
Our experienced therapists are adept at harnessing the power of the Cynosure Elite Plus to provide safe, comfortable, and effective treatments.
With its advanced features and proven performance, you can trust in the quality and reliability of our laser treatments at Silk Aesthetic.
Experience the transformative effects of the Cynosure Elite Plus and confidently achieve your skincare goals.
Schedule a consultation with us today to discover how this cutting-edge technology can elevate your beauty routine.