Toronto Botox & Cosmetic Laser & Vein Clinc

Freckles, "age spots", "liver spots", and various birthmarks are just a few of the commonly known marks, generally referred to as pigmented lesions. Although most brown spots are easily ignored, many are quite conspicuous and can detract from your skin's natural beauty.

Melanin is what gives our skin its color. Dark or light complexioned, we all have varying amounts of melanin. Pigmented lesions are dark in color simply because melanin is abnormally concentrated in one area of the skin. High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age or as a result of overexposure to the sun's damaging rays.

Pigmented lesions can be successfully lightened or removed with modern laser technology.

The Q-Switched laser is one of the most advanced lasers available today for the removal of pigmented lesions. This laser provides the appropriate wavelength of light for absorption by abnormal melanin concentrations.