Laser Treatment For Age Spots
With aging,rnthere come many health issues, out of which skin-related issues are mostrncommon, like the presence of fine lines, age spots, acne, decreased levels ofrncollagen, and many other related problems. rnSkin pigmentation (age spots aka liver spots) is the second major issuernafter wrinkles by most women. Age spots do not only look hampers the aestheticrnbeauty but also lower down the confidence of the person. Age spots are light torndark brown spots normally larger than freckles. The most common and majorrnreason that triggers age spots is exposure to the sun over the years andrngenetic characteristics. But it is very important to get proper diagnoses donernby an experienced and qualified dermatologist. The reason behind the diagnosisrnis that in some cases it might be the precursors to skin cancer.
Once you arerndiagnosed and the exact reason behind the age spots is known the treatmentsrnlike Intense Pulsed Light IPL which is a laser treatment for age spots, chemical peels, needling or microdermabrasion takesrnplace, but can differ from person to person and the condition person isrnsuffering from like lentigomaligna which is a type of skin cancer. So visualrninspection and biopsy are must start the right treatment.
If the age spotsrnare due to aging and exposure to the sun the normally it can be treated by:
Medications: -rnMild bleaching creams can be applied to reduce the presence of the spots butrncan take a couple of months if it is working, though temporary side effects ofrnthe medicines can be redness, irritation, and burning sensation.
Intense PulsedrnLight IPL:- This cosmetic treatment kills the melanocytes, the primary source ofrnmelanin production, the IPL is similar to laser treatment but it is far safernthen the laser that focuses on emitting many and scattered wavelengths of lightrnthat is targeted like a flash lamp. This technique makes yournlook young and tone your skin.
The otherrntreatments like chemical peels, needling, or microdermabrasion can be used depending on the condition and severityrnof the problem.
It is veryrnessential to find a well-qualified, professional, and experienced dermatologistrnwho possesses a great sense of aesthetics and who is German Board Certified.