I want to get rid of my freckles/ I have tried IPL- w/o success. What laser should I go with? I am looking at Fraxel, Medlite C6, Gentlemax... cant decide which one would work the best? (by the best I mean: the best results, fewer treatments, less downtime? dont have a whole lot of money to spend...fraxel=more expensive but is fraxel=most effective also true? thanks for any suggestions..
Answer: Treatments for pigmentation There are several options for pigment removal using laser devices. These options in IPL, alexandrite, ruby, pulsed-dye, KTP, Nd:YAG, and picosecond lasers. I’m sorry to hear that IPL did not work for you, but often it’s the settings and treatment technique that determine the outcome not necessarily just failure of the device. The best device depends on many factors such as your skin type, the type of freckle you have, your previous treatment record, and how your skin reacts to laser energy. For assessment of these factors and design of an appropriate treatment plan tailored to your needs, it’s best to see a specialist trained laser surgeon. Good luck!
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Answer: Treatments for pigmentation There are several options for pigment removal using laser devices. These options in IPL, alexandrite, ruby, pulsed-dye, KTP, Nd:YAG, and picosecond lasers. I’m sorry to hear that IPL did not work for you, but often it’s the settings and treatment technique that determine the outcome not necessarily just failure of the device. The best device depends on many factors such as your skin type, the type of freckle you have, your previous treatment record, and how your skin reacts to laser energy. For assessment of these factors and design of an appropriate treatment plan tailored to your needs, it’s best to see a specialist trained laser surgeon. Good luck!
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Answer: Best option for removing freckles would be doing clear & brilliant and IPL Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Best option for removing freckles would be doing clear & brilliant and IPL Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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December 28, 2017
Answer: Laser for freckle removal There are many different lasers designed to treat skin pigment. IPL is generally a good starting point, and I agree with others that in some cases, it is more dependent on the specific settings and approach than the overall treatment. Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing, Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing, and medium to deep chemical peels can all work well on pigment also. A key with treating any pigment issue is using a medical-grade skin care regiment to help prevent further pigment production in conjunction with any laser or IPL treatment.Best,
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December 28, 2017
Answer: Laser for freckle removal There are many different lasers designed to treat skin pigment. IPL is generally a good starting point, and I agree with others that in some cases, it is more dependent on the specific settings and approach than the overall treatment. Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing, Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing, and medium to deep chemical peels can all work well on pigment also. A key with treating any pigment issue is using a medical-grade skin care regiment to help prevent further pigment production in conjunction with any laser or IPL treatment.Best,
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Answer: Freckle treatment with lasers
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Answer: Freckle treatment with lasers
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