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Treatment for Pigmented Lesions

  • Brown spots may be removed with the Q-switched Yag Laser, the BBL, or with liquid nitrogen. The treatment used depends on the type, number and locations of the lesions.
     
  • The Q-Switched Yag is better for a few discreet lesions and it generally works well with 1-2 treatments. There will be dark, thin crusts after treatment that may be covered with make-up. This lasts for 3-5 days.
     
  • The IPL treatment is better for lots of brown spots in a bigger area. There is also less discoloration while they are healing. The BBL has the advantage of also treating red discoloration of the skin. More treatments may be needed.
      
  • Liquid nitrogen is used for seborrheic keratoses, which are benign, brown growths on the skin. These generally will not go with laser or IPL.