News and Updates
Latest Laser News
The MedliteTM C6 Q-switched Nd:YAG laser
Say "good-bye" to brown age spots, and "hello" to younger looking skin!
Imagine a world where a laser beam can safely "zap away" unwanted birthmarks, age spots and tattoos. Inner Sydney Dermatology is now offering a new laser at Rhodes to treat these unwanted skin conditions.
Most of us have a few obvious brown (pigmented) spots on face and hands. Age spots, freckles, and various birthmarks can age us and detract from our skin's natural beauty. The MedliteTM Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is one of the most technologically advanced lasers for removing pigmented lesions. It emits a powerful beam of specialised light that targets the unwanted skin pigment to remove it, with minimal risk of damaging your normal skin.
The ultrashort pulses of light and high energies can also be used to shatter tattoo ink particles, removing unwanted tattoos safely and effectively. Because of the multiple ink colours, different dyes used and the different types of tattoos that can be obtained, response to laser treatment is variable.
The impact of the laser is similar to the snap of a small rubber band on the skin. Most patients do not require anaesthetic, although anaesthetic creams are available if needed.
Most common pigmented lesions are removed within 1 or 2 treatments. Deeper lesions and birthmarks usually require more treatments. On average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require around 4-5 treatments, spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin.
Please don't hesitate to contact us at Inner Sydney Dermatology if you would like any further information