AGE SPOT TREATMENT
What Causes Age Spots?
Age spots, also known as liver spots, solar lentigines, and sun spots are generally a result from prolonged exposure to the sun. This increases the production of melanin and leads to the generation of rough pigmentations on uncovered parts of the skin. Pigmentation is color of the skin generated by the melanin, which is the natural pigment responsible for the generation of eye as well as hair color. But when excess melanin is generated in a certain area, it leads to a brownish spot on the skin (brown spots or hyper pigmentation). This hypopigmentation is a deficiency of skin color which takes place because of the reduced proportions of melanin.
Excess generation of melanin can be stirred up by ultraviolet light of the sun or artificial tanning salons, which is why significant long-term exposure to the sun and can be correlated to some degree with a risk for skin cancer.
Treatment of Choice
Although age or liver spots pose no medical threat, they are cosmetically unappealing. Lasers have been a universal equipment of choice when it comes to reducing age spots. Commonly known as laser skin rejuvenation, these methods can usually be completed within an hour, while others might take two hours*. Depth of pervasion or the amount of skin treated would determine the recovery time. Resurfacing in light proportion can treat very quickly, while deeper resurfacing might require a couple of weeks*.
Even though effects of the treatment for age spots with laser therapies are often long lasting, some patients may notice new spots appearing. After the treatment, patients should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun to keep skin free from future sun spots.
Dr. Frank is one of the best surgeons who provide laser treatments to reduce unwanted spots on the skin. He will suggest the best option of resurfacing for your skin.
Types of Age Spot Treatments
Brown spots are non-reactive to creams. Only certain categories of laser treatments can efficiently reduce age spots. The best laser therapy for reducing age spots on the face are Q-switched lasers such as the Q-switched Alexandrite Laser.
Fractional rejuvenation with the Fraxel laser has been a successful treatment for reducingbrown spots- especially those who have been looking to reduce fine wrinkles, improve skin texture, and treat acne scars as well as distinct skin diseases.
Intense Pulse Light sources (IPL) or Photofacials also have the ability to treat stubborn age spots. But this form of treatment requires at least 3-5 sessions and is not as effective as laser treatment*.
PICO laser treatment effectively targets age spots by using ultra-short pulses of laser energy to break down pigmentation in the skin. This non-invasive procedure stimulates the body’s natural healing process, gradually fading age spots and promoting a more even skin tone without damaging surrounding tissue.
Are Laser Treatments Painful?
Patients have different thresholds for pain, but most patients report that there is little to no pain involved with laser treatments*. Dr. Frank is a skilled surgeon who will make sure his patients are comfortable with the level of intensity of the laser before the treatment.
Before & After
Schedule a Consultation
Learn more about our age spot treatment options at PFRANKMD located in NYC. During your consultation, a board-certified dermatologist will be able to discuss the best treatment options for you. Contact PFRANKMD to schedule a consultation at our 5th Avenue or West Village location in NYC.
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no-downtime summer laser
treatment that can treat all
skin types and
simultaneously target
several cosmetic concerns?
The Aerolase Neo
Elite Laser provides a
gentle yet effective
treatment for all skin types
and a wide range of skin
conditions, including acne,
age spots, melasma, hair
removal, and pigmented
scars. This laser treatment
can target specific tissues
without damaging the
surrounding skin. Therefore,
there is no downtime, and it
is safe for dark skin
tones.
Patients will
see notable results after
just three treatments. Skin
quality is enhanced with
each subsequent session.
Experience little to no
discomfort or
downtime.
Call (212)
327-2919 to schedule a
consultation.
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The
Aerolase Neo Elite Laser
provides a gentle, yet
effective treatment for all
skin types, and a wide range
of skin conditions including
acne, age spots, melasma,
hair removal, and pigmented
scars. This laser treatment
can target certain tissues
without inflicting any
damage to the surrounding
skin; Therefore, there is no
downtime and it is safe for
dark skin tones.
Patients will see
notable results after just
three treatments. Skin
quality is enhanced with
each subsequent session.
Experience little to no
discomfort or
downtime.
Call (212)
327-2919 to schedule a
consultation.
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Aesthetic Healthcare
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PFRANKMD The Most
Cutting-Edge Technologies
Customized Signature
Treatments Only Licensed
Healthcare
Professionals
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WARNING:
This treatment utilizes a
medical device that requires
informed consent and
discussion of its risks and
benefits with a licensed
healthcare professional.
Like all medical procedures,
only doctors, nurses and
Physician Assistants (PAs)
can legally recommend, give
consent, perform, or even
attach such devices to
patients. In most states,
especially NY, Aestheticians
of any licensure CANNOT
ethically or legally apply
or perform medical device
treatments. At PFRANKMD by
Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, only
licensed healthcare
professionals perform such
procedures. For state laws,
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