Pigmentation services in Wetherby

You will need to avoid the sun, tanning beds and self-tanning creams and lotions prior to treatment. There may be some medications that you will need to avoid and your physician will cover these during your consultation.

Some patients experience a mild sunburn sensation for a short time after the procedure. We may apply some ice immediately following your treatment to help minimise this. The pigmented lesions will darken over the next few days. The area will look a bit “dirty”or dark for about a week. Over this time, the treated skin will slough off, revealing fresh new skin.

This will often depend on the pigmented lesion you have. For some brown spots, only a single treatment is needed, for others, a series of treatments may be recommended. Often you will see improvements within a couple weeks, with further improvements on subsequent treatments until you have achieved the over-all improvement you desire.

Typically, you can resume regular daily activities immediately following treatment. Makeup can be applied to the treated area immediately, if necessary.

It is extremely important to apply a moisturiser with SPF30 sun block and avoid sun exposure on a daily basis to prevent additional sun damage.

Laser pigment clearance can be performed on the face and chest, as well as on the hands, arms and legs.

Melanin gives us our skin color. Pigmented lesions including sunspots, age spots, and brown patches, are dark in color because the melanin is concentrated in one area of the skin. Most pigmented lesions come from sun exposure while some patients are born with them. Hormonal changes can also induce pigment changes in the skin. 

Lasers remove a variety of unwanted pigment. Melasma, age spots, freckles, and brown patches can all be treated with Revlite. During a free consultation, your practitioner will put together a treatment regime to help you address your pigment concerns. 

Most patients find the procedure tolerable and require no numbing cream or anesthesia. Revlite™ delivers energy in ultra-short bursts, and patients often compare the laser pulse to a snap of a thin rubber band. 

After the procedure, the treatment area may be tender. It is important to keep the area clean and to avoid any irritation. Your practitioner will provide additional after care instructions as needed to ensure a quick recovery.