What types of lesions can Q Switched lasers treat?
Q Switched lasers are used for removing brown age spots, “liver spots”, freckles and other brown birthmarks, such as cafe-au-lait spots and Nevus of Ota. What are sun spots? Lentigines or age spots are premature ageing brown marks, which appear on the backs of hands and the face. Sunburn freckles are the result of sun damage and occur on the back, upper chest and shoulders. Most are harmless but all are ageing and may be unattractive. Lasers are not used to remove suspicious looking spots. These should be biopsied and removed surgically. How many treatments are required to clear sun spots and what areas of the body are treated with these technologies? Most sun spots can be removed within one to two treatments, spaced 4-8 weeks apart. Some deeper lesions will require more treatments. The Q Switched lasers can treat pigmented lesions on the face, neck, chest and hands. These technologies are probably the most effective devices for this indication. What does the treatment feel like and is
