Age Spots / Freckles Treatment Melbourne

Age Spots / Freckles

The DOC Clinic in Melbourne offers treatment options that aim to reduce the visible signs of age spots and freckles, particularly in the areas where you don’t want them the most. Led by the highly experienced Dr Omarjee and additional support staff, The DOC Clinic can provide non-invasive laser therapy treatments including Revlite is a Q witch laser, Alma (IDAS) 532nm -KTP Laser, Cutera-Limelight IPL, Fraxel Dual 1927/1550nm, Fotona Erbium 2940nm, Excel V Plus, and other laser procedures. These laser treatments for age spots are a technological and cosmetic alternative to traditional treatments such as cryosurgery and chemical peels.

How Do Age Spots Form?

Occurring when the top surface layer of skin expands with more pigment, lentigines, lentigos and liver spots (other names for age spots) may occur individually or create a small cluster.

How Does The Doc Clinic Treat Age Spots?

Dr Omarjee may treat age spots and pigmentation with a customised treatment, using specific and high-quality devices. Advanced technology, such as Revlite, Limelight, and Excel V Plus can be applied to skin discolourations, such as age spots, to help break down melanin deposits. Different treatment approaches may suit different skin types, so practitioners at The Doc Clinic will recommend the most suitable treatment plan for your skin condition.

Before any laser treatment at the DOC Clinic, you will require a medical consultation for Dr Omarjee to critically appraise each pigmented lesion(s) of concern to ensure they are benign looking. This is performed with the naked eye and also a dermatoscope.

Dermatoscope check for age spots/freckles 2, The DOC Clinic

Revlite Treatment?

Revlite is a non-invasive form of laser therapy known as a Photo Acoustic Therapy Pulse (PTP). PTP differs to traditional laser therapies as the laser frequency forces target energy at such an intense frequency that the molecules vibrate and shatter. This ‘shattering’ reaction forces the pieces up and out of the skin pores. The pores may then shrink back, cleanly, non-pigmented, to their original size.

What Happens in a Revlite Treatment?

Treatment times with Revlite depend upon the number and darkness of sunspots. Treatments can range from 15 – 45 minutes*. The sensation of a Revlite treatment is likened to the snap of a thin rubber band as the impact of the light energy targets the skin. In areas of highly targeted treatment, there may be some slight bleeding for a short time and potentially some bruising.

After effects may include a slight sunburnt sensation which should dissipate after a few days*. Redness may last for two to four weeks,* and some flaking may occur. Your skin will likely be sensitive, so exposure to the sun is not advised. Your skin should be protected with high SPF sunscreen, during and following recovery to maximise the longevity of the results.

Please note that some age spots may never be completely removed, and Revlite does not prevent new age spots from forming.

Limelight Treatment

Limelight is an all-in-one, non-invasive, facial procedure that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to minimise the effects of sun damage and unwanted skin pigmentation. This light based technology is capable of treating most skin tones and is used for issues like redness, sun spots, large pores and tiny veins. Limelight can also be used on lighter brown sun spots as well as red and brown skin discolouration.

What Happens During Treatment?

During a treatment session* the Limelight heats vessels or pigmented areas to elicit a targeted response. By combining three distinct light based devices into one, the Limelight is able to have a large laser wavelength range. This range can then cater for red (haemoglobin) and brown (melanin) absorption.

At your consultation, you will be provided with an experienced assessment relating to the potential number of treatments required. This will be dependent on the extent of damaged skin and your desired skin rejuvenation goals.

Is Limelight Painful?

It is relatively pain-free. As the light pulse is administered, you may feel a mild pinching or sensation like a sting. You can discuss numbing options if you think they may be required.

Cold air is via a Zimmer device, which gives a skin anesthetic like effect.

What to Expect After?

You may experience some swelling and redness which may last for 1 – 2 days*. As with any skin rejuvenation procedure, the application of a high SPF sunscreen is fundamental to the longevity of the success of the procedure.

The Fraxel Laser treatment can by altered to be mild to high settings to address the optimal outcomes. The downtime varies according to the settings utilized to achieve the best results.

Fraxel Treatment

Fraxel is a laser treatment that uses columns of microscopic laser to penetrate deep into the skin and help speed up the collagen remodelling process. Fraxel, so named for its fractional treatment of the skin, is used to treat the targeted area and leave the surrounding tissue untreated. This procedure can be used for age spots, sunspots, freckles and damage from sun exposure.

Fraxel is a precise technology and can be safely used on the neck, chest, hands and face – areas which show the signs of over exposure to the sun.

During Fraxel Treatment

During a Fraxel treatment, your skin will be cleansed and then a topical anaesthetic applied for 45-60 minutes. During the procedure, the Fraxel will cause a prickling and heat sensation. The treatment usually takes 15-30 minutes for an area. Cold air is used to manage your discomfort during the treatment.

Financing

The DOC Clinic is a private specialist clinic. Fees charged are in line with AMA recommended rates for specialist consultations. The fee may vary according to the service provided to you on the day you are seen. We require full payment on the day of consultation, and accept cash, EFTPOS, Visa and MasterCard.

Some consultations and/or treatments may attract a Medicare rebate. If so, we will provide a receipt with the relevant Medicare item number. With this receipt, you can visit your local Medicare/Centrelink office, or download the Medicare app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, then follow the instructions for claiming a Medicare eligible consult, service or treatment. The DOC Clinic can process Medicare claims in the clinic.

Medicare Website

A Medicare rebate may apply for age spots/freckles consultations, as they involve a medical skin assessment, but not to the treatment itself.

What to Expect After Fraxel Treatment

After the treatment, you may feel as though you are sunburnt, but this resides. Your skin may appear pink or red and potentially swollen. You maybe permitted to wear make up to cover the redness unless instructed otherwise by Dr Omarjee. Just like sunburned skin, your skin will peel, flake and exfoliate. Moisturiser can assist with the appearance of dry flakes. Most patients feel comfortable with their skin appearance post laser after 5-7 days.

Dr Ed Omarjee will determine the most effective treatment plan for your skin. The time frame and number of treatments will be structured to maximise the production of collagen and elastin. For a before and after photo album of fraxel treatment, please click here.

IDAS 532nm Laser

The Alma 532nm (IDAS) Laser is a very highly specific laser for small benign pigmented flat spots or lesions on the face or body. It is based on KTP-based Laser

The KTP laser utilizes a potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) crystal to deliver a powerful frequency. The crystal’s delivery beam is highly efficient at treating age spots, hyperpigmentation, and broken blood vessels. From sun spots to redness associated with rosacea.

KTP specifically targets brown (excessive melanin) and red (hemoglobin) areas of the hands and body. KTP energy can target melanocytes that appear as a reaction to sun damage. Years of exposure to the sun can show up like freckles or lighter splatters of melanin. However, the KTP laser can quickly collapse these gatherings of melanin for clearer, younger-looking skin.

The exact number of sessions is unique to you and your skin goals. Some patients are happy after just one session, while others may require a series to lighten the localised pigmented areas to their liking. Factors include the amount of melanin in your skin, the degree and area to be treated, as well as your ultimate goals.

Makeup can be applied to areas the following day
Short discomfort that is very tolerable during treatment to localised pigmented spots, lesions
No downtime
No needles
No dressings
No bleeding

FOTONA ERBIUM 2940nm

This laser produces high-energy light that is preferentially absorbed by water in the skin.

The light is converted in the skin into heat that ablates (vaporizes) the skin layer by layer dependent on the laser settings. This triggers the skin to heal post laser treatment, forming new skin to replace the damaged skin that was ablated during the treatment. This process can remove areas of pigmentation, erase wrinkles and remodel scars to name a few benefits.

Excel V Plus Treatment

Excel V Plus is a targeted non-invasive laser device that uses specific wavelengths to reduce unwanted spots and pigmentations. The advanced precision of this device makes it effective in targeting the deeper layers of skin. It is also versatile in treating a range of other skin concerns and conditions such as wrinkles and vascular lesions. The 532nm cooling integrated Coolview handpiece or 532nm dermastat pencil handpiece can target benign pigmented superficial lesions on the face and/or body.

What Happens During Excel V Plus Treatment?

During the procedure, your practitioner can target different small or large areas of the face, neck, and body, penetrating the skin powerfully and gently. As the pulse energy is emitted, you may feel a mild snap sensation, but this is typically very manageable. A cool tip helps soothe the treated area and avoid damage to the skin, while the energy triggers healing and collagen production to encourage skin health and firmness. Your practitioner will target the specific areas of concern, such as age spots, freckles, or sun damage, and the process doesn’t typically take longer than 30 minutes.

After Excel V Plus

After your personalised treatment, you will need to avoid sun exposure, waxing, and using harsh skin products for a couple of weeks while the skin heals. For example, skincare ingredients like Retinol and Salicylic Acid can be irritating to the treatment sites. However, patients usually find the aftercare and recovery to be mild, with no downtime required, which means you can return to your usual routines.

It is typically recommended that you receive a series of treatments, spaced about a month apart, depending on the severity of your skin concerns. To receive your customised Excel V Plus treatment plan, book a consultation with Dr Omarjee and discuss your skin pigmentation concerns.

Age Spots / Freckles

Before & After Gallery

* Results will vary from person to person and with various degrees of efficacy.

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