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Pigment Removal
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Intense Pulsed Light offers a
very effective treatment for pigmented marks such as age/liver spots and freckles,
that appear on the face and hands. Laser treatment can remove deeper, larger areas
of pigmentation such as birthmarks.
Both treatments are non-invasive
and result in a more
even skin tone.
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Intense Pulsed Light offers a
very effective treatment for pigmented marks such as age/liver spots and freckles,
that appear on the face and hands. Laser treatment can remove deeper, larger areas
of pigmentation such as birthmarks.
Both treatments are noninvasive and result in a more
even skin tone.
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a)
Areas of pigment
absorb the light and are heated
b)
The pigmented skin darkens
initially and renews over the next 5 days
c)
The excess pigment
can continue to fade for several weeks afterwards.
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How is the treatment carried out?
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You will be asked to put on goggles
to protect your eyes. In Intense Pulsed Light treotments, a layer of chilled gel
is applied to the area to guide light into the skin. The area may also be cooled
to increase comfort during treatment. The light applicator is placed on the skin
and a short pulse of light is released. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring
area and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel
is removed and the area cooled.
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Am I suitable for treatment?
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Yes, almost everyone can be treated,
apart from very dark skinned or tanned individuals. However, large, dark, mottled
or raised pigmentation cannot be treated and may need to be checked by a dermatologist.
Not all pigmented lesions can be treated, large, dark moles should not be treated,
nor should lesions
covering a large part of the body.
The pigmented marks that respond the best are superficial lesions such as those
caused by sun damage (sun spots) and freckles.
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How does the treatment feel?
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Most patients describe the discomfort
as moderate and acceptable. No anaesthesia is required. Sensations vary but most
describe it as a very short hot pin prick.
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Is it safe?
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The skin of some patients becomes
quite red immediately after treatment. However, most patients experience no side
effects and the redness usually disappears within hours to a few days. Very rarely
the skin may become lighter or darker, or a small blister may form.
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How long does each treatment take?
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The length of each treatment will
depend on the type and size of lesion present, but a typical session will take 15
to 30 minutes.
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How many treatments
are necessary?
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The number of treatments will
depend on the type and size of pigmented mark present, but typically 1 - 3 treatments
will be needed. Treatments should take place approximately every 4 to 6 weeks.
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