hyperpigmentation

Most patients are able to receive treatment for pigmented lesions, however, our medical director will determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment during your consultation.

Any time a laser is used on your skin, there will be some immediate side effects to look for. After your pigmented lesion treatment, you will experience some redness or darkening of the lesion and the surrounding borders itself may become crusty. Your skin may be sensitive for a few days. All of these side effects are normal and will subside after a several days or a couple weeks.

When you undergo laser therapy for pigmented lesions, you will likely only have to visit the office one or two times. It is very possible that other pigmented lesions could form on your skin over time, but it’s very rare if a treated one returns.

There is always a possibility of your treated pigmented lesion returning, although it’s very unlikely. We don’t guarantee permanent results because of the low chance of it returning, but with the laser being in the hands of the right professional, the results will most likely be permanent. Of course, there is always the possibility of more pigmented lesions popping up in other areas since the laser only treats the individual spot.

Avoid unprotected sun exposure, tanning beds, and sunless/spray tanners 2 weeks prior to treatment to avoid potential injury

Avoid dermal fillers within 2 weeks prior to treatment (in area being treated)

No makeup, lotions, deodorant on the day of your appointment (on the treatment area)

Avoid all alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy products (AHA/BHA), hydroquinone, retinol/retinoids, Tazorac, and Differin for 7 days before treatment

No aspirin 7 days prior to treatment

Suspend Accutane 2 months prior to treatment

Patient should feel a warm / sunburn sensation for about an hour post treatment in area treated

Do not pick, scratch or irritate areas treated as this will prevent potential scarring

Make sure to keep the treatment area clean, using cold water and gentle pressure. Follow the aftercare skincare regimen prescribed by your provider

Keep the area hydrated. Do not let the skin dry out

Sleep with a clean pillowcase and head slightly elevated

Avoid harsh chemicals, products, and acids 2 weeks post treatment

Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 3 days post treatment. You may apply 30 SPF+ 24 hours post treatment. Re-applying frequently

Avoid exercising for 72 hours post treatment

Avoid tanning beds and tanning products for 2 weeks post treatment (on the treatment area)

Avoid hot saunas, hot baths, hot showers, or sweating for 48 hours post treatment

Removal of unwanted or uneven pigment

Treats sun damage

Enhances skin tone

Stimulates new collagen

Quick and easy

Only one or two treatments required

Little to no downtime

The laser targets only the affected spots on your skin, so you won’t have to worry about other areas of your skin being damaged as a result. One of the main concerns patients have is damaging their skin because of the high-powered laser. When a laser therapy treatment is used to treat pigment, a blister or ablation is not needed for permanent results. Most of the time, the pigmented lesion will darken, create a scab-like texture, and fall off within 5-10 days. With pigmented lesion laser treatment, you will not be able to tell that a laser was used after the process is completed and your skin is healed.

Women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing

Raised moles, suspicious lesions, open lesions, undiagnosed lesions, healing problems, active infections, warts, hives (in area of treatment)

Herpetic lesions, cold sores (in area of treatment)

Tattoos, or permanent make-up (in area of treatment)

Medications contraindicated to sunlight (cyclines, gold treatments, Accutane/Isotretinoin, carotenoids, etc.), anti-coagulants, gold treatments, or St. John’s wort in the last year

Keloid scar formation

Autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Scleroderma, Vitiligo.

Permanent fillers particularly silicone (silicone insulates creating much heat) (in area of treatment)

History of seizures or light sensitivity

Retin-A and similar products 3 days before and 7 days after treatment (in area of treatment)

Topical Numbing applied to the area 30 min prior to treatment.

***All treatments are performed by a certified and highly trained laser technician under the supervision of a medical professional.