Neutrino Admin <p>Dr. Kest provides the gentle, safe and effective removal of dark pigmentation in the form of freckles, brown age spots and moles with this laser procedure. The excellent and consistent outcome of these procedures, with minimal time and after-care, makes having clear skin at any age an easily attainable goal.</p> <p>Types of Pigmented Lesions include: Lentigines &#8211; flat, brown spots from frequent sun exposure; Keratoses &#8211; slightly elevated pigmented spots often found on the back and hands; Freckles &#8211; brownish spots on the skin – common to people with fair skin; Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra &#8211; small, black marks seen primarily on people of Asian or African descent.</p> <p><strong>How Does the Laser Work?</strong><br />A laser generates an intense beam of light. This beam brings energy to a specific site, through a small hand piece connected to the laser console. The laser light is absorbed by melanin (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells in tact.</p> <h2>What Conditions are Treated with the Laser?</h2> <p><strong>Pigmented Lesions:</strong> Lentiginess – flat brown spots on the skin; present on skin with frequent sun exposure.</p> <p><strong>Keratoses</strong> – slightly elevated pigmented spots often found on the back and hands.</p> <p><strong>Freckles</strong> – brownish spots on the skin; common on people with fair skin.</p> <p><strong>Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra</strong> – Small, black marks seen primarily on people of Asian or African decent.</p> <h2>What are the Benefits of Laser Treatment?</h2> <p><strong>Excellent and Consistent Outcome</strong> &#8211; minimal to no discoloration, swelling or complication.</p> <p><strong>Friendly and Gentle Treatment</strong> &#8211; typically preformed without anesthesia or pain.</p> <p><strong>Simple Treatment</strong> &#8211; minimal care before or after treatment.</p> <p><strong>Comfortable Surroundings</strong> &#8211; the treatment is performed at the Kest Clinic and takes only minutes.</p> 2008-12-17T17:33:45-08:00 laser-pigmented-lesion-removal 1284432 2008-12-17T17:33:45-08:00 236652 2009-01-07T21:09:40-08:00 Dr. Kest provides the gentle, safe and effective removal of dark pigmentation in the form of freckles, brown age spots and moles with this laser procedure. The excellent and consistent outcome of these procedures, with minimal time and after-care, makes having clear skin at any age an easily attainable goal. Types of Pigmented Lesions include: Lentigines - flat, brown spots from frequent sun exposure; Keratoses - slightly elevated pigmented spots often found on the back and hands; Freckles - brownish spots on the skin – common to people with fair skin; Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra - small, black marks seen primarily on people of Asian or African descent. *How Does the Laser Work?* A laser generates an intense beam of light. This beam brings energy to a specific site, through a small hand piece connected to the laser console. The laser light is absorbed by melanin (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells in tact. <h2>What Conditions are Treated with the Laser?</h2> *Pigmented Lesions:* Lentiginess – flat brown spots on the skin; present on skin with frequent sun exposure. *Keratoses* – slightly elevated pigmented spots often found on the back and hands. *Freckles* – brownish spots on the skin; common on people with fair skin. *Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra* – Small, black marks seen primarily on people of Asian or African decent. <h2>What are the Benefits of Laser Treatment?</h2> *Excellent and Consistent Outcome* - minimal to no discoloration, swelling or complication. *Friendly and Gentle Treatment* - typically preformed without anesthesia or pain. *Simple Treatment* - minimal care before or after treatment. *Comfortable Surroundings* - the treatment is performed at the Kest Clinic and takes only minutes.