| Frequently
Asked Questions - Laser, Age
Spot
Removal
Can all skin colours be treated?
How does laser age spot
removal work?
How
many treatments are needed?
How
much will it cost?
What happens after the treatment?
What care
must I take after age spot removal treatment?
Can all skin colours be treated?
Unfortunately
not. The paler the skin the more effective
the treatment. Sometimes "asian" skin
reacts by the spot going much darker and taking
a great deal longer to fade. At your free consultation
the nurse therapist will ensure that your skin
is suitable for treatment.
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How does laser age spot
removal work?
The laser
beam selectively targets dark concentrations
of melanin and destroys those superficial cells.
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How
many treatments are needed?
Usually only
one laser treatment for complete removal. (Very
occasionally two may be needed.)
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How
much will it cost?
Vein & Laser charges
each treatment at $150 per quarter of
an hour of laser time – usually
that is all that is needed, even for several
spots.
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What happens after the treatment?
The treated
area will look red, like mild sunburn, and be
mildly painful. Within a few days the
age spot will develop a dark crust, which will,
in a week or two, fall off and reveal fresh,
pink, skin beneath. The area will heal best
if you keep it moist with Vaseline or a similar
ointment. Within a few weeks there will be
no visible difference between this area and
the surrounding skin.
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What
care must I take after age spot removal treatment?
Immediately after treatment, stay out
of the sun, and always use a sunscreen, or the
spots
will quickly return!
Make
an appointment to
treat your age or sun spots by filling
in our online
form or contact
us on 0800 085 555 or email info@veinandlaser.co.nz.
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