Pigmented lesions are caused by an excess of melanin in certain skin cells (melanin is the substance that gives skin its color). Some pigmented lesions develop through hormonal changes; are a result of aging skin or sun damaged skin; or caused from post inflammatory damage.

In the past, the only remedy for pigmented lesions was to cover them with make-up. More recently, dermabrasion, cryosurgery, and other techniques have been tried, but they can leave a scar or a visible white, unpigmented area.

Now laser technology has revolutionized sun damaged and aging skin treatments so that many pigmented lesions can be virtually erased within a couple of treatments. Brown spots can be removed from anywhere on the body including the face, hands, chest, etc. The lesion treatments are quick, safe and effective. It is strongly recommended to use at least 15 SPF sunscreen after spots are lightened to keep the areas from darkening.

Arlington, MA pigmented lesion treatments, including sun damaged skin and aging skin treatments by Arlington Medical Aesthetics, proudly serving Belmont, Lexington, Woburn, Medford, Winchester, Stoneham, Wilmington, Waltham, Cambridge, Concord and Bedford Massachusetts.