How does the removal of age spots or freckles work?
The positive side effect of this therapy is collagen stimulation, which leaves your skin looking even and radiant. In some cases, you may need a second treatment, either with increased energy or using the PicoPlus® laser, to target any remaining discolouration precisely.
Occasionally, a few brownish spots may remain after treatment. These spots are not age spots or freckles, but incipient seborrhoeic keratoses (seborrheic warts). If you wish to remove these, ablation with a CO2 laser is required.
Following the treatment, we provide every patient at our practice in Rapperswil-Jona by Lake Zurich with a cooling face mask. We also dispense a regenerating and soothing skin gel to promote rapid skin recovery, which should be applied every evening for the next 10 to 14 days. We recommend using intensive sun protection during the day.
The positive side effect of this therapy is collagen stimulation, which leaves your skin looking even and radiant. In some cases, you may need a second treatment, either with increased energy or using the PicoPlus® laser, to target any remaining discolouration precisely.
Occasionally, a few brownish spots may remain after treatment. These spots are not age spots or freckles, but incipient seborrhoeic keratoses (seborrheic warts). If you wish to remove these, ablation with a CO2 laser is required.
Following the treatment, we provide every patient at our practice in Rapperswil-Jona by Lake Zurich with a cooling face mask. We also dispense a regenerating and soothing skin gel to promote rapid skin recovery, which should be applied every evening for the next 10 to 14 days. We recommend using intensive sun protection during the day.
What do I need to bear in mind with laser treatment?
Laser treatment to remove brown spots and dark spots on the skin should only be done if the affected areas are not tanned. Avoid direct sun exposure for three to four weeks after treatment to ensure optimal results. Scheduling the treatment during the autumn or winter months is ideal. Regardless of your skin type, daily skincare with a high sun protection factor (SPF 50) is also advisable.
How do unsightly dark spots appear on the skin?
Age spots, also known as “sun spots” or “senile lentigo,” are dark patches that commonly appear on the back of the hands or face as we age. They result from an accumulation of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colour, and often develop due to excessive sun exposure without protection.
While age spots are generally harmless, some people can be bothered by how they look. To effectively manage them, it is crucial to use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor or to cover the skin with fabric and limit sun exposure. This approach not only helps to reduce the number and intensity of age spots but also prevents them from reappearing after laser treatment for sun spots.
What results can be achieved with laser therapy for age spots and sun spots?
We can treat senile lentigo – also known as sun or age spots – quickly, easily, and effectively with our state-of-the-art Nordlys laser. Many people find dark spots on light skin, such as brown spots on their hands or other visible areas, both annoying and unsightly. These spots can feel like a sign of ageing, even though you may feel and want to appear much younger. In contrast, a consistently even skin texture and a uniform complexion are widely viewed as beautiful, youthful, and attractive. We are committed to helping you achieve this and ensuring your complete satisfaction.
Dr Susanne Kristof, SK AESTHETICS Rapperswil-Jona
What are the risks and side effects?
Many people find laser therapy with the IPL device somewhat unpleasant or even painful. However, the speed of the treatment and the great results outweigh this discomfort for many.
The skin must not be tanned for the treatment, and you should avoid direct sunlight on your face for several days to weeks afterwards.
If you have particularly sensitive skin, you may experience some swelling, but this usually subsides quickly.
Immediately after the treatment, the skin may appear slightly reddened, and the spots may look darker than before for a short time. This temporary darkening helps us assess the success of the treatment. The destroyed pigment will break down over time, and you will see the final results after about ten days.
You can use and apply make-up and skin care products immediately after the treatment. The IPL device targets pigments in the deep layers of the skin while leaving the surface intact.
Just like wrinkles and loss of volume, an irregularly pigmented complexion with numerous spots can make your skin appear older and less attractive.
We can address these issues with targeted and highly effective treatments, usually achieving excellent results. It is crucial to ensure that your skin is not tanned on the day of treatment and to take sun protection seriously afterwards.
When can I go out in the sun again after my age spots have been removed?
What is the best time of year to treat age spots?
Avoid the summer months – from June to the end of September – as these months are generally unsuitable for treatment. The skin must remain untanned during the procedure, and you need to avoid the sun for a few weeks afterwards.
Is the treatment painful?
Can white spots on the skin also be treated?
White spots may be due to vitiligo, but more commonly, they are the result of chronic sun damage to the skin, known as diopathic guttate hypomelanosis. Unfortunately, these light spots cannot be treated.
| Age spots | from CHF 150.00 |
| Full face | CHF 550.00 |
