Age Spots
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What are Age Spots?
Age spots, also known as liver spots or sunspots, are flat, darkened areas on the skin that commonly appear as we age, typically on sun-exposed areas like the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. Prolonged sun exposure or aging can cause these spots, which can cause an excess production of melanin. While age spots are harmless, they can make the skin appear uneven or older than it is.
Treatment Options for Age Spots
Key Laser Institute prides itself on offering various treatments for concerns related to sun damage, like age spots, sun spots, or other imperfections. With a wide array of treatments available, our team at Key Laser Institute will work hard to create a treatment plan with your needs and goals in mind.
BBL Photofacial
BBL (BroadBand Light) Photofacial is a non-invasive, highly effective treatment designed to address a variety of skin concerns. Using advanced light energy, BBL targets pigmentation issues at their source, delivering light pulses into the skin. These light pulses are absorbed by the excess melanin in the age spots, which helps break down the pigment. Over time, the body naturally eliminates the broken-down pigment, revealing clearer, more even skin.
- Improves skin texture and tone
- Targets multiple skin concerns, including redness and pigmentation
- Suitable for all skin types
- Minimal discomfort during treatment
UltraClear®
UltraClear® is an advanced laser treatment designed to address irregular pigmentation. The technology combines multiple wavelengths of light energy to target pigmented areas with high precision. This dual-wavelength system allows the treatment to penetrate the skin at various depths, ensuring the breakdown of age spots and other pigmentation issues while improving overall skin clarity.
- Precision targeting of hyperpigmented areas
- Safe and effective for all skin tones
- Minimal to no downtime
- Promotes collagen production for healthier skin
Halo Laser
Halo Laser Treatment is a revolutionary skin resurfacing option that combines fractional and non-fractional laser technology. The fractional component of the Halo Laser creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting skin regeneration. Meanwhile, the non-fractional aspect of the laser works on the surface to address pigmentation irregularities like age spots.
- Quick recovery time
- Improves skin texture and radiance
- Suitable for all skin types
PicoSure FOCUS
By delivering ultra-short energy pulses, PicoSure FOCUS effectively targets and breaks up the pigment in age spots without damaging surrounding skin tissue. The rapid pulses create a controlled impact on the pigment, allowing for faster healing and more noticeable results in less time. This treatment is especially effective for stubborn pigmentation, as it penetrates deeper layers of the skin.
- Fast and effective treatment with minimal discomfort
- Targets deep pigmentation effectively
- No downtime or minimal recovery required
- Helps with skin rejuvenation and elasticity
Clear + Brilliant
Clear + Brilliant is a gentle yet effective laser treatment that focuses on refreshing and rejuvenating the skin. This treatment uses fractional laser technology to create tiny treatment zones in the skin, which helps promote collagen production and enhances overall skin tone. This process stimulates the skin’s natural healing response, resulting in smoother, brighter, and more even skin.
- Refreshes and rejuvenates skin
- Non-invasive with little to no downtime
- Helps reduce pigmentation and dark spots
Fraxel
Fraxel is a fractional laser treatment that creates microscopic columns of treated skin, stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. By inducing controlled micro-injuries, Fraxel promotes the production of collagen and elastin, helping to improve the skin’s overall texture and tone. Fraxel’s precision makes it a versatile treatment that can be customized to suit a variety of skin concerns with minimal downtime and long-lasting results.
- Excellent for deeper pigmentation issues
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- Improves overall skin texture and tone
CO2 DOT Laser Therapy
The CO2 Laser creates tiny, controlled columns of heat that remove damaged skin tissue and stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother, firmer skin. CO2 Dot Laser Therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals with more pronounced pigmentation issues, as it targets superficial and deeper layers to break down pigmentation. While the procedure may require more downtime compared to other treatments, the results are long-lasting.
- Ideal for deeper skin issues like pigmentation and wrinkles
- Promotes collagen production for smoother skin
- Effective for sun-damaged skin
What Treatment Can Look Like
Before Your Treatment for Age Spots
It’s important to avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least two weeks before your appointment, as tanning can make your skin more sensitive and may affect the results. Additionally, you may be asked to refrain from using certain skincare products, such as retinol, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), or any strong exfoliants, for a few days before your session. These preparations ensure that your skin is in the best possible treatment condition, helping maximize the procedure’s effectiveness.
During Your Treatment for Age Spots
During the treatment for age spots, you may feel a mild sensation of warmth, tingling, or slight discomfort as the laser or light energy targets the pigment in your skin. However, most patients find the process to be quite tolerable. If you’re concerned about discomfort, we offer numbing creams to help enhance your comfort during the procedure. Treatment times can vary depending on the size of the area being treated and the type of treatment chosen, typically lasting between 20 to 45 minutes.
After Your Treatment for Age Spots
After your age spot treatment, you may notice some mild redness, swelling, or slight peeling in the treated area. These reactions are normal and a part of the skin’s healing process. In most cases, any redness or swelling should subside within a few hours to a few days.
To promote healing and protect your skin, it’s essential to apply sunscreen regularly and avoid direct sun exposure, especially during the first few weeks. As the pigment gradually fades, your skin will begin to look clearer and more even-toned over the course of several weeks. The full benefits of the treatment will become more noticeable as your skin continues to heal and regenerate.
FAQs About Age Spots
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A Lasting Reduction in the Appearance of Age Spots in Portland
If you’re looking to reverse unwanted signs of aging, Key Laser Institute in Portland offers safe and effective treatments to reduce age spots and restore a youthful, even skin tone. Our advanced lasers and technologies provide long-lasting results with minimal downtime. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards clearer, smoother skin.