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Say “sayonara” to sun spots with these five laser treatments

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Summer might be in the rear-view mirror, but you may still be seeing its effects in YOUR mirror in the form of brown, black or even grey sun spots.

These signs of sun damage usually appear on the places that get the most exposure to ultraviolet rays, including the face, the neck and the hands.  While sun spots can be prevented by using sunscreen or by wearing a hat and a beach cover-up, many women and men get caught up in summer fun and forget to take the proper precautions.

The good news is that sun spots can be removed safely and effectively using the latest laser technologies found at Reflections.  Here are five of our most popular sunspot banishing treatments:

Check out these before and after pictures!

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Q-Switched lasers do a wonderful job of zapping away sun spots and making the skin look more youthful at the same time. They deliver super short pulses (like a billionth of a second) of intense light that fragments the unwanted pigment while leaving the surrounding skin in great shape. Sun damage disappears and the skin appears more youthful. Most sun spots can be removed within one to two treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart. Downtime: None to very little

Starlux IPL uses high intensity pulses of light that target sun spots and other unwanted dark areas like age spots. The light from the IPL penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the melanin in the sun spot, destroying it over time.  The result is a complexion that’s more even and skin that looks more vibrant. The number of treatments you’ll need depends on how many sun spots you have and their size, but typically two to three treatments are performed, spaced about one month apart, with results seen after the first treatment. Downtime: None to very little

Fraxel Re:Store Dual laser not only makes sun spots disappear, it also improves the appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores, and other troublesome textural issues. The Fraxel Re:Store Dual works its magic by producing thousands of tiny microscopic treatment zones in a “fraction” of your skin (hence the name Fraxel), leaving the surrounding skin untouched, which speeds the body’s natural healing process and creates healthy new tissue to replace skin imperfections. Patients usually go for two to three treatment sessions, spaced two to four weeks apart, and your skin will continue to improve over for three to six months after your treatment.  Downtime: Minimal (1-2 days of pinkness)

Fraxel Re:Pair is like Fraxel Re:Store Dual’s more powerful big brother.  It does an excellent job removing sun spots as well as getting rid of fine lines, wrinkles and other unwanted signs of aging, and it does this in a single treatment, but there’s a catch – you’ll be red and crusty for a week after treatment.  But then you’ll be thrilled with your more even complexion and tighter, more supple skin.  Many patients opt for the more gentle Fraxel Re:Store Dual because they prefer multiple treatment sessions to a week of downtime, but those who opt for the Fraxel Re:Pair sing its praises when they see its awesome results, which continue to improve for three to six months after treatment.  Downtime: Significant (1 week of looking a bit like a zombie)

The Clear + Brilliant is the other side of the coin – it’s a more gentle version of the Fraxel Re:Store Dual, with zero downtime.  It’s a good choice for mild cases of sun damage, or for younger patients who want to prevent signs of sun damage and aging from appearing.  Clear + Brilliant is also used to maintain the excellent results we get with many of our lasers.  It’s becoming our go-to prevention and preservation tool.  Downtime: None

Those or just five of the technologies Reflections can use to help repair the damage done from too much fun in the sun.  We also offer several other laser technologies, results-oriented peels and facials, as well as over the counter and prescription topical therapies.

While all of these choices might seem like too much, they’re actually just right, in that we’ll guide you to a treatment that’s just right for your skin type, just right for you ability for downtime and just right for your budget.

We look forward to restoring your natural, youthful radiance!

 

Contact Us for more information.


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