Brown and Age Spots Removal Kelowna FAQs
Is laser treatment for benign pigmented lesions right for me?
After thorough assessment by our laser specialist, excluding suspicious pigmented lesions, we will determine with you if laser treatment of your pigmented lesion is right for you.
How does laser treatment for benign pigmented lesions work?
Our state of the art laser selectively targets and destroys the superficially pigmented cells, giving you blemish free skin.
How will I feel during my laser procedure of benign pigmented lesions?
One might feel mild warmth during the laser procedure.
What results can I expect?
Pigmented lesion laser treatment provides the most benefit to those with superficial benign pigmented lesions. One can expect lightening of the lesion to complete removal and resolution.
How many treatments do I need?
To achieve optimal benefit, one to two treatments may be necessary, about three to four weeks apart. Patients may return to normal activities after treatment.
How do I prepare myself before treatment?
Patients should avoid sun, exposure to tanning beds, sunless tanning lotions, and tanning creams before, during and after treatment. A broad-spectrum sunblock (UVA/UVB) SPF 30 or greater should be applied to the treatment area before any sun exposure.
Before receiving laser treatment, patients with a history of herpes or cold sores should receive appropriate treatment. Just prior to laser treatment, remove all makeup, lotions, deodorants and oil from the treatment area with mild soap and water.
What happens after treatment of my benign pigmented lesions?
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) sunblock, SPF 30 or greater, when the treatment area is exposed to the sun.
Treated lesions will likely crust, then slough off over the course of several days or weeks. Patients should not scratch or pick at crusts.
After thorough assessment by our laser specialist, excluding suspicious pigmented lesions, we will determine with you if laser treatment of your pigmented lesion is right for you.
Our state of the art laser selectively targets and destroys the superficially pigmented cells, giving you blemish free skin.
One might feel mild warmth during the laser procedure.
Pigmented lesion laser treatment provides the most benefit to those with superficial benign pigmented lesions. One can expect lightening of the lesion to complete removal and resolution.
To achieve optimal benefit, one to two treatments may be necessary, about three to four weeks apart. Patients may return to normal activities after treatment.
Patients should avoid sun, exposure to tanning beds, sunless tanning lotions, and tanning creams before, during and after treatment. A broad-spectrum sunblock (UVA/UVB) SPF 30 or greater should be applied to the treatment area before any sun exposure.
Before receiving laser treatment, patients with a history of herpes or cold sores should receive appropriate treatment. Just prior to laser treatment, remove all makeup, lotions, deodorants and oil from the treatment area with mild soap and water.
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) sunblock, SPF 30 or greater, when the treatment area is exposed to the sun.
Treated lesions will likely crust, then slough off over the course of several days or weeks. Patients should not scratch or pick at crusts.
