Age Spots (Liver Spots) Treatment
Age spots are flat, small, and dark areas on the skin. They differ in size and are usually seen in areas that are exposed to the sun. This includes the arms, shoulders, hands, and face. These spots are also known as liver spots, sunspots, and solar lentigines.
Age spots are more common in adults that are 50 years and older. However, younger people may suffer from them as well if they spend too much time in the sun. People of all skin types can be affected by age spots. However, adults with lighter skin are more at risk.
Laser skin resurfacing makes use of a wand-like laser instrument for removing the upper skin layers. This is also known as laser peeling since the old skin cells are removed for revealing more youthful and newer skin underneath.
Texas Surgical Dermatology, led by board certified dermatologist Dr. Tri H. Nguyen, provides safe and proven laser treatments for improving age spots or liver spots to patients in Houston, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Texas, and surrounding communities.
Erbium Laser for Age Spots
Erbium laser therapy is the most rapid and effective dermatology treatment for removing age spots and other forms of skin pigmentation. There is generally little or no downtime to the procedure. Underlying skin layers are heated in Erbium laser skin resurfacing for promoting collagen production. This stimulates the skin in the treatment area for a more even and smoother appearance.
Erbium ablative lasers are preferred by experienced healthcare professionals for aggressive resurfacing. There are fewer side effects and shorter downtime as per an August 2017 review published in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapies. Erbium laser is both powerful and highly specific, which means it can be customized for treating a wide array of skin concerns and tones.
Laser Treatments Don’t Hurt
Laser skin surgery for brown spots, age spots and dark spots doesn’t involve any significant pain. Each laser will be accompanied with cool air for soothing the treated area during the procedure. Patients describe the feeling as a mild rubber band snap. You can always request the treatment provider to apply a numbing cream if you are concerned.
Expected Results
Generally, results can be seen immediately following the treatment. However, you may need to wait until potential side effects, such as peeling and redness to subside to see improvements. Complete results of the treatment may take 6 months to become apparent since the skin continues to heal at a cellular level.
Recovery Time
Most patients can go back to work almost immediately following their laser treatment for brown spots. Patients are encouraged to keep away from direct sunlight while recovering from the therapy.
Protecting the Skin
It’s critical to understand that the skin may remain sensitive to sunlight for up to a year following the brown spot reduction laser treatment. Your doctor will advise you to wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. This will reduce the risk of sun damage and sunburn.
Board certified dermatologist Dr. Tri H. Nguyen receives patients from Houston, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Texas, and nearby areas for laser skin resurfacing to improve age spots or liver spots.
For More Information contact our Board Certified in Dermatologists at Texas Surgical Dermatology in Spring, TX
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