Improve Skin Clarity With Laser Pigment Removal in Canton
Dark spots and uneven pigmentation can develop for different reasons, including sun exposure and changes that occur with age. When these concerns make your skin tone look less even, laser and light-based treatments may offer a way to improve the appearance of unwanted pigmentation.
At Dream Spa Medical in Canton, treatment can be selected according to the type of pigmentation, the area being treated, your skin characteristics, and your goals. A consultation is an important first step because different pigmentation concerns may require different treatment approaches.
What Can Pigment Treatment Address?
Laser and light-based treatments may be used to improve the appearance of concerns such as sun spots, age spots, freckles, and certain areas of uneven pigmentation. Some technologies may also address other visible signs of sun damage.
Not every dark spot should be treated cosmetically, however. A provider should evaluate the area before treatment, particularly if a spot is new, changing, or otherwise unusual.
How Does Laser Pigment Removal Work?
Depending on the technology selected, controlled laser or light energy is directed toward the targeted area of skin. The treatment can interact with unwanted pigment, allowing the body to gradually process the treated material as the skin recovers.
The treated area may temporarily appear darker before the pigmentation begins to fade. Redness, warmth, or mild swelling can also occur after treatment. Your provider will explain what to expect based on the specific technology and area being treated.
Some pigmentation concerns may require more than one treatment. Your recommended treatment plan will depend on your individual skin and the type of pigmentation being addressed.
“Even out your skin's tone with Laser Pigment Removal at Dream Spa!”
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Sun spots
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Age Spots
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Hyperpigmentation
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Melasma
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Freckles
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Birthmarks
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Blotchy skin
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Redness/rosacea
Laser Pigment Removal Before & After
Preparing for Treatment
Sun protection is particularly important when treating pigmentation. Your provider may recommend limiting sun exposure and avoiding tanning before your appointment. You may also receive instructions about skincare products and other treatments that should be paused before your session.
After treatment, following your provider’s skincare and sun-protection instructions can help support the recovery process and protect the treated skin.
Laser Pigment Removal in Canton
If you are concerned about sun spots, age spots, freckles, or uneven pigmentation, a consultation can help you understand which treatment options may be appropriate for your skin.
Dream Spa Medical in Canton can evaluate your concerns and develop a treatment approach based on the appearance of your pigmentation, your skin characteristics, and your individual goals.
Contact Dream Spa Medical to schedule a consultation and learn more about laser pigment removal in Canton, MA.
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Several factors might contribute to age spots and sun spots, including but not limited to environmental factors, aging, and genetics.
As the sun’s UV rays come into contact with the body, melanin may appear as a result. Melanin is your body’s response to harsh, direct sunlight, and it protects your skin. But when there’s too much of it, you may notice dark lesions appearing on your body.
IPL Photofacial is designed to help remove intense pigmentation. It does this through different wavelengths of pulsed light. The light can actually seep down into the surface of the skin, constricting blood vessels and collagen. As a result, the intensity of wrinkles and redness may lessen over time.
You may notice improvements slowly form in the weeks after your IPL Photofacial, but for the best results possible, we highly recommend that you get 3 to 5 treatments, each one separated by a period of about 4 to 6 weeks.
No one wants skin that looks blotchy and irritated. You can help your skin look young, refreshed, and rejuvenated with the help of an IPL Photofacial. It’s a cutting-edge technique that requires little time and effort on the patient’s behalf, so if you want more even skin, consider scheduling a Photofacial.
Pigmented lesions are more receptive to specific wavelengths of light. IPL Photofacials emit these wavelengths, so you can see a significant reduction in the severity of pigmented lesions such as freckles, sun spots, and age spots. It attacks the melanin, so dark clusters of skin lighten and eventually vanish.
Your skin will shed lesions following the treatment. You’ll know the process is working once the lesion turns gray or white.
When you decide that you could benefit from an IPL Photofacial, we’ll have you meet with one of our Dream Spa Medical team members for an in-depth consultation. There, we can identify your skin conditions and formulate a treatment plan.
Some of our patients might be worried about the idea of accidentally targeting healthy skin. But the IPL Photofacial can identify clusters of melanin and destroy them, leaving the body with a skin tone that matches the rest of their body. Everything will look smooth and even.
Pre- & Post-Care Instructions for Laser Pigment Removal in Canton
- Women who are pregnant should not receive laser treatment. If you are nursing and would like to pursue treatment, we ask that you consult your PCP for clearance.
- Avoid direct sun exposure & tanning beds for 2 weeks prior to your appointment. We will not treat “tanned” skin for any pigment removal treatments.
- Please avoid using self-tanners for 3 weeks prior to your appointment specifically in the area to be treated. If you have used self-tanner outside of the 3-week timeframe we ask that you please exfoliate the area to ensure no remnants of the product are left in the area to be treated. The self-tanner could compromise your treatment, as the laser cannot distinguish between self-tanner and melanin (a common target for all laser wavelengths); therefore, the laser may not reach its intended target. More importantly, the laser energy could burn the surface of the skin since the laser is targeting the “tanned area” instead of the intended treatment area.
- Your provider will help guide you in your current home care routine and make recommendations on what to avoid. As a general rule, active ingredients such as acids (glycolic, salicylic, etc.), retinol products (Rx or over-the-counter), or topical prescriptions such as antibiotic or steroid creams should be discontinued 7 days prior to your appointment.
- The exception to this would be if you are using our suggested Environ Vitamin A treatment cream or serum (Youth Essentia A or Skin Essentia A). These products should always be used leading up to your treatment.
- If you are prone to Herpes Labialis outbreaks, we suggest pretreating with an antiviral medication for 2 days prior to your treatment and 2 days post-treatment. Dream Spa Medical is happy to provide you with a prescription, assuming that you are a candidate for this prescription.
- We ask that if you are currently taking oral antibiotics or steroids, you discontinue the medication for 10 days prior to your appointment.
- Please inform us of any tattoos or permanent makeup in the treatment area. We want to be sure to avoid treating near any ink, as the laser may disturb or discolor the area.
- It is best if you arrive to your appointment free of makeup, perfume, lotion, or deodorant in the treatment area.
- We strongly suggest that if you are moving forward with pigmentation removal treatments, whether it be just a few stubborn spots or years of sun damage, that you begin using home care products that are tyrosinase inhibitors. These are ingredients that block your melanocytes from producing more melanin. Melanin is produced and travels to the skin’s surface for many reasons—sun, heat, pollution, etc. Using these products will help to ensure that once we remove the lesions, the ingredients will prevent them from returning. We suggest using a SkinCeuticals Vitamin C product mixed with Environ’s Melafade system. These products work together to fight all of the external effects on your melanocytes and will greatly improve your results. We suggest using these products prior to treatment, but it is not a requirement. However, continuing to use these products post-treatment will be a key component in your journey to reclaiming your radiant complexion.
- We always suggest hydrating as much as possible prior to any treatment at Dream Spa Medical. It is a great way to help your body to function at its best and will help to accelerate your healing time as well as enhance results.
- The treated area will feel uncomfortable and warm immediately after treatment. Redness, swelling, and darkening of the lesions are an expected and desired response. Your provider will soothe your skin with cool compresses. Based on the intensity of your treatment, your skin will feel a moderate to intense heat sensation for a minimum of 24 hours. We encourage you to use a cool compress for mild to moderate heat or disposable ice packs (provided in your post-care kit) for more intensive temperatures. Apply ice to the area for 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off in 5-minute increments.
- You may take an over-the-counter pain medication such as Tylenol or Motrin for discomfort.
- If you are experiencing heat and discomfort for more than 48 hours, please contact Dream Spa Medical so that our team can assess and make appropriate recommendations.
- Calming products such as SkinCeuticals HydraBalm and/or SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair will be provided in your post-care kit for you to apply to your skin post-treatment.
- Your provider may make additional recommendations for prolonged use and to enhance your healing.
- You will apply Epidermal Repair 2 times per day. You should apply HydraBalm throughout the day, as we want you to keep your skin moist at all times. Hydrated and healthy skin will regenerate at a faster rate than damaged and dry skin.
- Your skin will be in a healing and regenerating phase for a minimum of 2 weeks. During this time, you will notice a darkening of the treated lesions. They will then begin to crust, and eventually your skin will most likely appear as though it has little pepper flakes on it. This will then dissipate, and your pigmentation will appear lighter and your skin brighter.
- Always use a physical protectant SPF (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) and reapply throughout the day.
- In some cases, you may experience a prolonged hive-like appearance to your skin along with an itchy sensation in the treated area. This is normal and in most cases will subside within 2 to 4 days if treated with an over-the-counter hydrocortisone product.
- Avoid the use of perfumes, lotions, and deodorants in the treated area for 72 hours.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, sweating, and excessive temperatures such as a sauna for at least 48 hours.
- If you are treating your body, we suggest avoiding tight, constricting clothes, as this will allow your skin to cool and heal properly.
- We strongly encourage you to avoid direct sun exposure to the treated area or the use of tanning beds for at least 4 weeks following this procedure.
- You may proceed with any injectable treatment immediately post-procedure if you are simply treating a few lesions. If you are receiving a full photofacial, we suggest waiting at least a week for any injectable treatments. All cosmetic treatments, including facials and peels, should be avoided for at least 2 weeks post-treatment.
For Face and Neck Areas
- We strongly recommend ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica as a base in the morning and ISDIN Mineral Brush for reapplying throughout the day.
- Your provider will make appropriate home care recommendations tailored to your specific plan, but a general rule is to avoid all active ingredients such as acids (glycolic, salicylic, etc.), retinol products (Rx or over-the-counter), or topical prescriptions such as antibiotic or steroid creams until:
- Your skin feels “back to normal,” or
- A minimum of 7 days have passed, or
- Until the crusting has subsided.
- The exception to this would be if you are using our suggested Environ Vitamin A treatment cream or serum (Youth Essentia A or Skin Essentia A). These products can be used as early as 2 days post-treatment.
It may take up to 3 sessions for the desired effect. It took quite some time for all of these lesions to develop; therefore, we need to allot the appropriate amount of time to remove them while preserving the integrity of the surrounding skin. In general, the lighter a lesion is, the harder it is to remove. Alternatively, the darker the lesion is, the treatment and removal of it is typically “easier.”
Please be sure to always consult with your dermatologist prior to removing any type of lesions to ensure that they are benign and safe to treat. We will always perform a thorough skin check and suggest that any lesion you have that does not look safe to treat be first checked by your dermatologist.