Pigmented Lesions

Unwanted brown spots, age spots, and freckles can occur on the face, neck, hands or any part of the body.  Laser therapy is an ideal way to specifically target and remove these pigmented lesions without affecting the normal surrounding skin.  Pigmented lasers work by emitting a uniform, high intensity light that is passed through the skin and absorbed by its target (melanin) in the particular spot.  The laser causes the pigments to break up and disappear.  Most patients describe the treatment feeling like a rubber band snap. A topical cream may be used to numb the area that is being treated. Depending on the type of pigment in the skin, several treatments may be required.