1640 N. Arlington Heights Rd.,
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Arlington Heights, IL 60004
FAQ
Q: What are pigmented lesions?
A: Pigmented Lesions, birthmarks, brown spots, and age spots are created from an excessive concentration of melanin in the skin. Melanin is what give skin its color. Everyone has a different amount of melanin in his or her skin. Your physician will evaluate your skin and inform you of the specific type of skin lesion. High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age or because of over exposure to the sun.
Q: Which pigmented lesions can be treated with the laser?
A: The most commonly treated conditions are so lar lentigines, also known as “age spots”, “liver spots” or “sun spots”, cafe au lait birth marks, and freckles. These benign pigmented lesions are due to an excess of pigment in the skin, usually due to sunlight and congenital factors. Age spots may appear as enlarged light freckles on the face and hands. Cafe au lait birthmarks may appear as light brown markings anywhere on the body and can be quite large.
Pigmented Lesions
Age spots, liver spots, sun spots, freckles, whatever you call them, they can be annoying and can even be an embarrassment.
Flat brown spots on the skin “Age Spots”, are usually found on the face, hands, back, and feet, but can appear anywhere on the body. Usually these spots are associated with aging and sun exposure.
Laser treatments done in our office can remove age spots safely and effectively. Forget about creams advertised to remove spots. The laser is more effective and works quickly. You may need a few quick treatments, approximately 3-4 weeks apart.
Generally, the treated spots will turn darker in color, and will then slough off in a couple of weeks.
Call today for your free consultation – (866) 81-LASER or (847) 255-7474.