Age Spots and Sun Damage

During the treatment, most patients feel a mild prickling sensation.  We ensure our client’s comfort by applying a topical numbing cream prior to treatment. Immediately following the procedure,  you will likely experience hotness, redness, and sometimes swelling that resembles a sunburn. The most significant sensations usually do not last very long. The redness and swelling usually last 2-3 days and peeling or flaking of the skin will continue for 7-10 days.  The key to the best outcome is to keep the skin moisturized and protected.

You may experience a stinging sensation during the IPL treatment.  Numbing cream is not usually used with IPL treatments so that redness from blood vessels can be treated but the discomfort with the new Nordlys system is milder in comparison to other photofacial procedures.  IPL treatments can produce a light crust on the skin that can take one to two weeks to heal.

For sun damage and age spots, you may undergo several treatments spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. Results are visible within two weeks but become more apparent after the second treatment.

All Nordlys lasers are FDA-cleared and have safety features to avoid serious side effects. It is important to use 100% zinc sunscreen, avbroad brimmed hat, and protective clothing when exposed to the sun after treatment.