Kenneth Beer MD. PA.: Laser Treatments: Brown Spot Therapy

Brown Spot Therapy

Do you have “aging” or brown spots on your face, hands, or legs?

Brown spots commonly known as age spots or liver spots, the correct term for a single lesion is benign solar lentigo (plural lentigines). It is important to distinguish the benign solar lentigo from an early malignant melanoma the lentigo maligna. If the freckle has arisen recently, is made up of more than one colour or has irregular borders you need to call the office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Beer.

Treatment for Brown Spots
Once it has been determined that the lesion is not a skin cancer and/or melanoma we can then develop a treatment plan that is right for you. Our office offers an innovative laser treatment for the removal of brown spots or aging spots.

The Alexandrite laser is used to remove unwanted benign brown spots on the face, hands, legs, and arms. Patients experience a mild stinging sensation comparable to a rubber band flick, however upon request topical anesthetic can be applied prior to the procedure. Most lesions require 2-3 treatment sessions scheduled 4 weeks apart, but more sessions may be required depending on the skin lesion.

The Intense Pulsed Light treatment also decreases the appearance of aging spots and is used for photo rejuvenation. The intense pulse light is directly absorbed by the pigment in the lesion. The light heats the pigment and breaks it up. The lesion darkens and crusts after treatment and is naturally shed from the skin after approximately ten days. In comparison to the Alexandrite laser treatment, a mild stinging sensation is experienced however topical anesthetic can be applied prior to treatment.

Treatment Requirements
• Discontinue sun tanning and the use of self tanners for at least 4-6 weeks before treatment.
• Avoid strong sun exposure for 2-4 weeks after treatment.
• If you have a history of cold sores please let us know as we may opt to treat you to prevent an outbreak
• Let us know if you have used hair dye in the 2 weeks prior to a photofacial of the face. There may be residual pigment in the skin near the hairline which can absorb laser energy.
• Wear sunscreen with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection with a minimum of 30 SPF

If you want to decrease the signs of aging and get rid of those unwanted brown spots call our office today to schedule a complimentary consultation with Hillary or Monica at (561) 655-9055.