Many people are uncomfortable with unsightly skin lesions. Pigmented lesions can be successfully lightened or removed with the GentleLASE Laser technology. The laser can be used to remove brown age spots, liver spots, freckles, and many brown birthmarks. 80% of all common pigmented lesions are removed with one treatment.

It's a safe, quick, and effective treatment. It's a relatively painless procedure, with the impact of the light being similar to the snap of a thin rubber band. Patients can return to work or social activities the same day and recovery is quick.

The effectiveness of the laser is dependent upon the age, location, depth, and type of pigmented lesion, as well as the composition of the pigments. Patients with previously treated lesions may be candidates for the GentleLASE treatment. Pigmented lesions that have not been effectively removed by other treatments may respond well to this therapy, providing prior treatment did not cause excessive scarring or skin damage.

Most lesions require about 2-3 treatments. When a full treatment is performed, waiting at least two months before the next treatment is best as healing continues throughout this entire period. Longer waiting in-between treatments is also recommended to possibly reduce the total number of treatments needed for clearance.

The duration of your laser treatment depends on the size of the area you wish to have treated or the time allotted by our physician performing your treatment. Recovery time is anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months.