Treatment of benign pigmented lesions is suitable for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-III only and uses the 755nm Alexandrite due to its strong affinity for melanin absorption.
Examples of Pigmented Lesions
- Age spots
- Liver spots
- Freckles
- Solar Lentigines
Pre-Treatment:
- Skin Types I-III only (no sun exposure a minimum of 4 weeks prior).
- Prior to receiving laser treatment, patients with a history of herpes or cold sores should receive appropriate treatment.
- Suspicious pigmented lesions should not be treated.
- Prior to actual treatment, remove all makeup, lotions, deodorant and oil from the area to be treated.
- Clean the area to be treated thoroughly using a facial cleanser or mild soap and water, and then with 70% isopropyl alcohol to remove the oils.
- Allow the skin to dry before treating.
Treatment Number
- Results can be seen in as little as 1-2 treatments.
Treatment Frequency
- Treatments should be spaced about 3-4 weeks apart.
Post-Treatment:
- Strong cooling at the physician’s discretion is recommended post treatment.
- Following treatment, apply an aloe-based gel or equivalent to sooth and moisturize the skin.
- Avoid sun exposure throughout the course of treatment and use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sun block SPF 30 or greater when treatment area is exposed to the sun.
- Treated lesions will likely crust then slough over the course of several days or weeks.
- Do not pick or exfoliate pigment crust.
- Results will vary from patient to patient.
- Schedule follow up visits.