As we age, sun exposure can lead to the development of small patches of permanent darker skin on the face, neck and back of the hands.  Techniques such as dermabrasion, chemical peels and bleaching products will lessen their appearance, however these techniques can result in a reddening of the skin following treatment. Intense pulsed light treatment removes pigmentation by stimulating renewal of the upper layers of skin from underneath, giving an effective and non-invasive alternative. The pulses of light are absorbed by the excess melanin, creating heat that destroys the uppermost pigmented skin cells, and the area is renewed after 10 -14 days. The light pulse also stimulates the growth of new collagen and elastin fibres in the skin, which improves firmness and overall texture, helping to over-come the effects of sun damage. The treatments are fast, allowing the whole area or multiple areas to be treated at each session. The light pulse is very short, causing only a mild sensation during treatment. With each treatment the pigmentation fades, with removal in 2-4 treatments. TREATMENTS AVAILABLE AT REM LASER CLINIC Copyright © 2010 REM Laser Clinic. All Rights Reserved Pigmentation Removal Terms and Conditions