How to Prevent and Fade Sunspots

July 30th, 2018 Posted in Laser Skin Rejuvenation
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Sun spots or solar lentigines are brown spots that are left on the skin after many years of exposure to the sun. While not harmful, they are equated with aging and many people prefer to not have them on their face, hands or other exposed areas of skin. There are many creams and home remedies that claim to fade sun spots, but do any of them work? Here are some tips on how you can prevent sun spots and fade them once they appear.

  • Wear sunscreen. Sunscreen is your best protection against sun spots. If you only have one or two sun spots, start wearing a higher level of sunscreen to prevent new ones from arriving. Remember that is does not need to be sunny for UV rays to affect your skin.
  • Avoid tanning beds. Many people who have sun spots have also frequented tanning beds. Many people get sun spots at a much younger age due to using tanning beds.
  • Use a moisturizer with retinol. Putting on a good moisturizer with retinol at bedtime can help improve the health of the skin and fade minor sun spots on the skin.
  • Laser treatments. More pronounced sun spots, freckles and other brown spots on the skin can be faded or removed with laser skin resurfacing at your dermatologist. This treatment only takes about 10-15 minutes per session and can be very effective at removing dark-pigmented spots from your skin.

If you want to keep your skin free of sun spots, start protecting your skin from the sun. Visit your dermatologist to learn more about effective products and treatments to fade your existing sun spots.

Posted on behalf of:
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-9988

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Option for Combatting Sunspots, Large Pores and Wrinkles

July 20th, 2018 Posted in Laser Skin Rejuvenation
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Does your skin look older, changing in texture, color and firmness? Your delicate facial skin is one of the first areas to show your age. Sun spots appear, the skin wrinkles and your pores can be more noticeable. The smooth, even skin tone of your youth can seem gone forever. However, you can reverse some of the signs of aging with advanced laser therapy.

Laser therapy can be used to improve the appearance of skin. However, not all laser therapy is the same. Different lasers affect different aspects – what will work well for removing sunspots may not be the best option for wrinkles. To get results for multiple skin issues, dual lasers can be used for excellent results.

2D Laser Treatment

Some cosmetic surgeons offer advanced options for laser treatment, including 2-dimensional therapy. This uses two different laser treatments to obtain exceptional results when treating aging skin. For those with several issues they want to correct like redness, sun spots, wrinkles and visible pores, this can be an optimal solution.

2D laser treatment uses a multi-purposes laser that combats aging with an IPL laser that fine tunes the process. This can help rejuvenate the skin by producing more collagen, tightening the skin to reduce wrinkles and improve texture. The IPL laser can remove redness, fade small veins and sunspots. The combination of lasers can address many different aging skin issues, all in one quick treatment.

2D laser treatment can be done in a short visit to your cosmetic surgeon’s office. There is little to no downtime, so you can undergo this procedure without taking time off from your busy life. Get a more youthful face and feel confident again with a quick trip for laser skin treatment.

Posted on behalf of:
Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

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Winter Facial Laser Treatments

February 21st, 2011 Posted in Laser Skin Rejuvenation
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If you are considering facial laser skin resurfacing or rejuvenation, now may be a great time to see your facial plastic surgeon about having the procedure done.  According to a recent article in the New York Times, winter is the best time of year for laser skin treatments including skin rejuvenation, hair removal, facial resurfacing, treatment of brown spots, or tattoo removal. 

Dermatologists suggest winter as the ideal season for laser skin treatments because the skin is not tanned.  Melanin, the natural pigment in the skin, can temporarily reduce the effectiveness of some laser treatments.  In addition, some laser procedures take several laser treatments over a period of weeks and in the winter, there is less sun exposure throughout the duration of the treatment.

If you schedule your facial laser skin treatments in the winter, tanning will not be as much of a concern.  If you are planning a winter cruise or vacation to a milder climate, consider planning your facial laser treatment after Halloween, but well before your scheduled departure to allow time for your skin to heal.  Alternatively, plan your treatment well after you have returned to allow your tan to fade.

By scheduling your procedure during the winter months, you can maximize the effectives of the procedure and have plenty of time for your skin to heal before the sunny days of spring arrive.

The seasons are not the only consideration when scheduling your facial laser skin treatments.  Be sure to consult with your facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist.  They can help you determine when to schedule your procedure for the best possible results.

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