‘Sun damage’ refers to some of the most common brown spots on our skin, such as freckles, age spots and liver spots. These skin spots usually contain a very high concentration of melanin (pigment). Within Australia, this occurs due to exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. In addition, skin spots and blemishes can develop as part of the ageing process.
Speak with Dr Eddy Dona about your suitability, the surgical options, recovery and costs. Our friendly team will call you back to discuss the procedure and schedule your appointment.
Cost depends on the area treated, product or device used, and the number of sessions required to reach the desired result. Dr Dona will provide a tailored quote during your consultation.
Your sunspots, freckles and ages spots will need to be assessed to determine the most appropriate treatment plan. Treatment plans can range from a singular treatment, through to several treatments, and the type of treatment method can vary depending on the type of sun damage we are treating.
Whilst most sunspots, freckles and other sunspots are benign (non-cancerous), any pigmented lesion can develop into skin cancer. Having your skin checked by a practitioner trained in skin cancer detection is essential. We recommend having your skin checked prior to sun damage treatment. We request that you provide a copy of your skin assessment, along with a referral from your skin cancer doctor, prior to attending our clinic.
The treatment is often termed comfortable and tolerated well by most patients. However, you will have the option to receive a topical anaesthetic to numb the area being treated.
The aesthetic results can vary, depending on the individualised treatment plan. In some cases, the removal of your sunspots, age spots, freckles and other skin blemishes will be noticeable immediately following your first treatment. However, you may require a less invasive treatment approach, whereby several treatments will be required to reduce you sun damaged skin.
Even though you have had your freckles, age spots and sunspots assessed as being benign (cancer free) by your skin cancer practitioner, there is still a risk of skin cancer being present within your pigmented lesions, at the time of treatment. The laser ablates (burns) away freckles, age spots and sunspots, meaning that nothing is available to be sent away for pathology for further testing, so you need to be aware that pathology testing is not possible with this treatment. Although the potential risks are extremely uncommon, one or more of the following may occur: Lightening or darkening of the skin in the treated areas – (Hypopigmentation or Hyperpigmentation) Skin crusting or blistering Infection Scarring – which includes Hypertrophic or Keloid Scarring As part of your post-treatment care plan, you will be provided with verbal and written post-treatment instructions. Following your laser treatment, the skin can vary in appearance. For example, for non-invasive treatment, you may experience light pink skin that will persist for half an hour or so. In the case where a more invasive treatment is required, you may notice redness, bleeding, bruising, swelling and weeping at the site of treatment, which can last for several days to weeks. It is normal for the treated area to feel a little sore and tender, for a few days post treatment. You will keep the treated area dry and intact following your treatment. We will provide you with a topical cream to be used 3-4 t…
Every surgery carries some risk.
Dr Dona will walk through the specific risks and complications that apply to this procedure during your consultation.
Speak with Dr Eddy Dona about your suitability, the surgical options, recovery and costs. Our friendly team will call you back to discuss the procedure and schedule your appointment.
