I want to remove some brown spots of my chest, but my dermatologist told me that it is very difficult as the area does not heal as well as the face. I am 40 years old and live in a cold climate (Boston), so I am not in the sun all the time. My skin is pretty fair. Can you please suggest the best laser treatment for my problem?
January 17, 2015
Answer: Laser Treatment for Brown Spots
Thank you for your question. I like to use IPL in this area for brown spots. If the damage is more severe, very modest CO2 resurfacing is a good alternative. And yes, the area heals slower, and the skin is very thin here with higher risk, so lower energy is needed. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in laser surgery for the most effective and safe treatments. I hope this helps.
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January 17, 2015
Answer: Laser Treatment for Brown Spots
Thank you for your question. I like to use IPL in this area for brown spots. If the damage is more severe, very modest CO2 resurfacing is a good alternative. And yes, the area heals slower, and the skin is very thin here with higher risk, so lower energy is needed. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in laser surgery for the most effective and safe treatments. I hope this helps.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Laser treatment of brown spots on chest and face
Until fractional lasers were developed, the pigment-specific lasers such as the Alexandrite, NdYag and Ruby lasers were the only lasers available to treat chest lentigines. The glass-tip handpiece of the V-beam perfecta, 595nm. laser, works very well on these spots. Although not a laser, the IPL light source is a good treatment too. I find that a combination of the Elure lightening cream by Syneron and the Fraxel Dual laser work very well in combination, and the Fraxel component helps treat the background sun damage as well as the distinct lentigines.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Laser treatment of brown spots on chest and face
Until fractional lasers were developed, the pigment-specific lasers such as the Alexandrite, NdYag and Ruby lasers were the only lasers available to treat chest lentigines. The glass-tip handpiece of the V-beam perfecta, 595nm. laser, works very well on these spots. Although not a laser, the IPL light source is a good treatment too. I find that a combination of the Elure lightening cream by Syneron and the Fraxel Dual laser work very well in combination, and the Fraxel component helps treat the background sun damage as well as the distinct lentigines.
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