Pigmented Lesions
Freckles, Sun Spots, Age Spots and Birthmarks
Almost everyone has a pigmented lesion of some type. These areas of the skin contain especially high concentrations of melanin and are typically caused by an excess of pigment commonly due to sun exposure, aging or congenital factors. Pigmented lesions vary widely in size, shape and depth. Some are no bigger than a fingertip or even a pinhead, while others may be as large as a hand and occur in such conspicuous places as the face, neck or arms.
Melanin is what gives our skin its colour. Pigmented lesions are dark in colour simply because melanin is abnormally concentrated in one area of the skin. High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age or as a result of overexposure to the sun's damaging rays.
Lentigenies 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 aging and may be unattractive.
They can be either raised or flat and are usually a cosmetic rather than a medical concern. However, certain moles or "sun spots" can be precancerous; removing these lesions is medically necessary.
Elite laser system covers the entire cutaneous landscape with its time-proven laser solutions for use in the physician's office. Its versatile and upgradeable Elite laser system offers comprehensive and effective treatment for the wide range of pigmented lesions and cosmetic flaws.
Laser technology allows the physician to select the wavelength and parameters appropriate to the specific type of pigmented lesion, depth and location. Nevus of Ota and other flat pigmented birthmarks are localized areas of increased pigmentation in the skin, which are present at birth.
Although most brown spots are easily ignored, many are quite conspicuous and can detract from your skin's natural beauty. Most brown birthmarks will fade with treatment but some can reoccur. These may require additional treatment to keep pigmentation at a still. Brown age spots often fade or disappear with one to two treatments.
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