The Pixel laser is a fractionated resurfacing laser that can rejuvenate the skin in a number of ways. Pixel is best at improving fine lines and wrinkles. It does, also, help with dark spots caused by sun damage. That being said, there are more effective options for improving dark spots. Our preference is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for dark spots caused by sun damage and we find IPL to be substantially more effective then Pixel. For most patients, an improvement of 80% or better can be acheived when treating dark spots with IPL.
Often patients with dark spots also have fine lines and wrinkles as both are caused by sun damage. For this reason, it is not uncommon for patients to have both IPL and Pixel performed at the same time.
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