Short pulses of light are released and are readily absorbed by the high concentration of melanin
found within pigmented lesions. The rapid absorption of light energy
heats the melanin and causes the destruction of the melanin-rich cells. This triggers the body’s
natural healing process to stimulate growth of new healthy skin tissue.
Most patients describe the
discomfort as mild and tolerable and no anaesthesia is required.
How many sessions will I need? The number of sessions will depend on the type and size of the
pigmented lesion but typically a minimum of 3 and up to 6 sessions
treatments are recommended.
Treatments are carried out every 4 to 6 weeks. Following your course
of treatments, top-up sessions are performed as required, but usually once or twice a year.
We recommend a
consultation with your clinician to ascertain if the treatment will be successful for you. Large, dark, mottled or raised pigmentation cannot be treated and may need to be checked by a dermatologist. Large, dark moles should not be treated, nor should
lesions covering a large part of the body. The pigmented marks that respond the best are superficial lesions such as those caused by sun damage
(sunspots, age spots) and freckles.
