Age spots – those small, flat dark areas like large freckles – don’t just start to show up when you’re elderly. They can start to appear even in the 30s and 40s, on skin that has been exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders, décolletage and arms.
Age spots are also called sun spots or liver spots. They can be aesthetically ageing and hard to cover with make-up, so I’m pleased to have perfected a laser treatment which eliminates these skin hyperpigmentation lesions for my clients.
The treatment works by directing a laser light beam to target the dark pigment (melanin) within the age spot, removing the blemish and ultimately resulting in improved skin texture and a revitalised, younger appearance.
Age and sun spots are the result of sun damage, so I would urge everyone of any age to stick strictly to a regime of using a good SPF 50 sun protection product to prevent the arrival of these signs of premature aging. It’s even more important to use a sunscreen after having age spot removal treatment, to minimise the chances of a recurrence. I also recommend having the pigmentation removal treatment during the less sunny months of the year.
Laser is a quick, safe – usually one-off – treatment for removing age spots and sun spots that may be troubling you. I use an Alexandrite Laser, which reacts with the dark, superficial surface of the pigmented area, heating it. After a few days the unwanted pigmented spot will just flake off, leaving normal toned skin beneath.
Sometimes if pigmentation has occurred a little deeper within the skin, an area of pink new skin will be left behind, but this will normalise and blend in over a three-month complete skin renewal cycle.
The darker the spot, the easier it is to remove. Very light pigmentation does not always react well enough for the laser removal to be totally effective. I can assess this at an initial consultation by carrying out a patch test, so I can inform you of the chance of success up front.
The treatment does cause slight discomfort with the brief pulse of the laser, which is mitigated with a cold air cooling system.
I will be able to give you a price estimate after a consultation at the studio to see the extent of the age or sun spots you wish to have treated.
If you want to boost your confidence, and appearance, by having your complexion evened out, contact me to arrange laser pigmentation removal.
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alice@womantowoman.info
Woman to Woman & The Male Perspective Specialist Laser & Beauty Studio
8 Portland Way
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8LJ
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