4 Ways of Pigmented Lesion Removal in Newcastle

Pigmented lesions are dark spots on the skin that are brown or black in color. They are moles of varied sizes, depths and shapes. Scientifically, they are high concentrations of melanin and are caused due to excess production of pigment triggered by sun exposure, congenital factors or aging. When these lesions form in large numbers or in noticeable sizes, in conspicuous places like the face, hand, neck, legs or back, they become cosmetic concerns for people.

Newcastle in South Wales, Australia has an oceanic subtropical climate. People living in such a climate are more prone to developing pigmented lesions. As a result, the demand for pigmented lesion removal in Newcastle is high. A large number of skin clinics are offering pigmented lesion removal services for a wide-ranging cost that varies depending on the technology used, type of pigmentation caused, and the number of sittings required. Mentioned below are different types of pigmented lesion removal Newcastle methods available:IPL Treatment

IPL uses light energy to target the affected tissues. The targeted tissues absorb the light, which then converts into heat energy, thereby damaging the melanin to remove discoloration. A treatment session last about 20 minutes and requires about four to six sessions depending on the case. Side effects include skin turning pink or sore, sensation of mild sunburn, occasional damage leading to darker or paler patch of skin, and hair loss.

Q-switched Laser

Q-switched lasers use wavelengths ranging from 532nm to 1064 nm to destroy the pigmented tissue using heat energy. The affected area may swell or bruise under the effect of the laser and stays that way for about a week as the pigmentation gradually dissolves. This treatment is not recommended during summers. The side effects may include swelling, scarring, pigment loss, pain, hyper-pigmentation and incomplete results.

Cryotherapy

This method uses a cryogen or freezing agent such as liquid nitrogen. The cryogen is applied to the pigmented lesion to freeze it. The freezing lasts for about 20 seconds, following which it is taken through a thawing process that damages the affected skin. One round of treatment may not be sufficient to achieve the desired result. Side effects may include infection, pigment changes and nerve damages.

PicoSure Laser

Picosure is an Aesthetic Laser treatment available in Newcastle that uses a special Focus Lens Array to injure thermally targeted pigmented tissues. Since the application is highly concentrated and focused, it does not affect the surrounding areas, minimizing damage. The inflammatory response triggered leads to new collagen formation. This not only checks further removes pigmentation but also revitalizes the skin in the affected area.

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