Laser Resurfacing Q&A
66%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
108 Reviews
Laser Resurfacingbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Laser Resurfacing Cost: $2,093

Learn about Laser Resurfacing

707 people and 302 doctors are talking about Laser Resurfacing

Get Free Email Updates

Suggested Laser Treatment to Remove Sun Damage?

asked 2 years ago by Carol314 in Dayton, OH
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 879 times
Tags: age 45-54, brown spots, sun damage

I'm considering laser treatment for removing sun damage. I have brown spots and a lot of discoloration from repeated sun exposure. I am 52 years old and would like to know which procedure you suggest.

3 answers to Suggested Laser Treatment to Remove Sun Damage?

+1

Lasers for sun damage

You need to see a physician to evaluate what types of sun damage and pigmentation you have. There are many different types of lasers. Some work on red and brown color, others work on fine lines, some are meant to treat both coloration problems and improve the texture of the skin, and radiofrequency devices, such as Thermage, may help tighten the skin.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
+1

Laser for sun damage

Hello, You ask a very good question about what type of laser is best for your sun damage. It really depends on what you are looking to improve. Every laser has its own unique properties that make it better for treating specific things. It if is JUST brown spots such as sun freckles, I think "q-switched" lasers, vbeam (which is a pulse dye laser), or gentlemax (which is an alexandrite laser) are good options. If it is brown spots from genetics such as spots we call seborreic... more
Tomi L. Wall, MD

Oakland Dermatologist
+1

Brown spots from sun damage are easy to remove with IPL lasers

Brown spots caused by sun damage are a very common problem and, fortunately, they are relatively easy to remove. There are a great number of lasers that can be used to treat these spots many of which are quite effective. Often the sun damaged areas will be treated with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) lasers and there are many companies that make these lasers. IPL treatments take about 10 minutes to treat a persons face, a procedure often done with topical numbing cream. The spots darken... more
Jonathan Sonne, MD

Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question