As their name suggests, age spots can make you look older and less vibrant.
While creams, peels, microdermabrasion, and other treatments can often reduce the appearance of discoloration, they don’t always produce desired effects.
In these cases, a laser treatment for age spots may offer a safe, effective, and nonsurgical solution.
Continue reading to learn all about photorejuvenation, including how it works and what patients can expect in terms of recovery.
How Does Laser Treatment for Age Spots Work?
If you are contemplating a laser treatment for age spots, you likely want to know how it works.
The exact mechanism of action can vary depending on the technology used.
For instance, IPL, also known as intense pulsed light, applies a broad-spectrum of light that is absorbed by melanin in the skin. This breaks up pigment particles, which eventually come up to the surface and flake off.
At the same time, another laser treatment for age spots may use a single wavelength of light to heat tissue, destroy discoloration, and stimulate collagen growth.
Why Consider a Laser for Dark Spots?
Many women and men decide to undergo a laser treatment for age spots because they want to achieve a more even skin tone, clearer complexion, and refresh their appearance, without surgery or a lengthy recovery.
What Can Patients Expect in Terms of Downtime?
A majority of laser-based procedures for dark spots require little to no downtime and allow patients to resume normal activities right away.
That being said, before making the decision to have a treatment, it’s always a good idea to confirm the amount of associated downtime.
Doing so, helps you to make necessary arrangements and plan work and social events accordingly.
Schedule a Laser Treatment for Age Spots
If you are considering a laser treatment for age spots, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Amiry.