Most everyone has a few obvious brown spots or freckles.  Some are age spots; the signs of sun damage or some are birthmarks, all commonly know as pigmented lesions.  The Medlite Laser is one of the most technologically advanced laser for removing pigmented lesions.  This innovative laser also makes it possible to remove tattoos.  The Medlite laser offers patients with unwanted tattoos an alternative to more aggressive tattoo removal techniques like surgical excision or derma-abrasion and is considered the treatment of choice for tattoo removal.  To see if this treatment is best for you, please review the frequently asked questions and call us today for a consultation.  (818) 907-6662

What does Medlite^TM C3 treat?

The Medlite^TM C Series treats a wide variety of epidermal and dermal pigmented lesions, including age spots, birthmarks and tattoos.

How does the Medlite laser remove unwanted pigments in the skin?

The Medlite laser is one of the most technologically advanced laser for removing pigmented lesions.  The laser removes these pigmented lesions.  The laser removes these pigments with the energy of light.  The specialized light produced by the Medlite laser is absorbed by the pigmented lesion.  The  unwanted pigment is then destroyed, thus removing or lightening the lesion.

What types of brown spots or pigmented lesions will the Medlite remove?

The Medlite is most commonly used for removing brown age spots, "liver spots", freckles and other brown birthmarks, such as cafe-au-lait spots and Nevus of Ota.  Your physician will identify your specific type of lesion and discuss the removal success rate  associated with your condition.

Does the Medlite remove my normal skin pigmentation?

No, the laser light of the Medlite was specifically designed to effectively target the dark concentrations of melanin.  After the abnormal amounts of melanin are removed, and treatment continues on normal skins, some whitening could occur. However, your body's natural regenerative system would replace the normal melanin over a period of time, returning the skin to its natural color.

How many treatment sessions will it take to remove the pigmented lesion?

Most common pigmented lesions are removed within one to two treatments.  Some deeper lesions will require more treatments.

Can the excess pigmentation come back?

Common pigmented lesions do not return.  Some birthmarks may return after a period of several months to a year.  However the procedure can be repeated.

How does the Medlite laser remove tattoos?

The Medlite laser removes tattoo ink with the energy of light.  A laser is designed to produce one or more specific wavelengths of light.  Tattoo ink is removed by using this specific wavelength of light which passes into the skin, but is absorbed by the ink.  The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body's natural filtering systems.  The Medlite laser provides maximum tattoo removal while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed.

What type of tattoos can be removed?

The Medlite laser can remove professional, amateur, traumatic and surgical tattoos.

How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?

On the average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart.  The number of treatments depends on the amount and type of ink  use, and the depth of the ink in the skin.

Does the laser remove colored tattoos?

Dark (blue, black) and red inks will resolve the best.  Oranges and purples usually fade as well.  Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, and additional treatments are need to produce significant fading.

Will the tattoo completely disappear?

In many cases, yes.  Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished.  However, it is important to know that there are many, many types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA.  Not knowing which tattoo in was used, or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.