A 63 year-old woman presented in the office with concerns about brown sun spots that had developed on the backs of her hands as a result of years of sun exposure.

“Sun spots,” or lentigos, are a relatively easy fix.  I treated the patient with the Qs Alexandrite Laser, a device that targets brown spots caused from sun exposure over the years.  After one treatment the patient’s brown spots had resolved, or lightened significantly.  The patient was very pleased with her results.

Before and after (1 treatment)

Before and after Qs Alexandrite Laser for treatment of sun spots (1 treatment). Notice how the elimination of brown spots results in more youthful looking hands!

Treatment with the Qs Alexandrite Laser is a quick and easy procedure with minimal downtime.  After treatment the spots will appear slightly darker for about one week on the face, and about 2 weeks on the hands before exfoliating off.  It is important to wear sunscreen regularly to avoid getting new brown spots after treatment.  When applying sunscreen pay special attention to face, neck, chest and back of hands as those areas are most exposed to sun and most susceptible to brown spots.

To learn more about Qs Alexandrite Laser, please follow the link to our website: Brown Spot Removal