Nearly everyone has one or more pigmented lesions. Some are caused by sun exposure, others by aging. Still others are congenital. Regardless of the cause, pigmented lesions are simply spots on the skin where there is a higher concentration of melanin. Some lesions are flat; others are raised. Pigmented lesions may be in the form of age spots or freckles and these can be successfully lightened with Advanced Fluorescent Technology.

By exposing a pigmented lesion to short-pulses of visible light, the temperature in the highly concentrated melanin can be raised sharply; enough to shatter the cells containing the melanin. The body then replaces these cells with new cells generated by the surrounding, untreated area.

 

Download BookletHow does Harmony Laser`s Advanced Fluorescent Technology (AFT) work?

By exposing pigmented lesions like freckles or sun spots to short-pulses of visible light, the temperature in the highly-concentrated melanin can be raised sharply, enough to destroy these melanin rich cells. The body then replaces these cells with new cells generated by the surrounding, untreated area.

Harmony laser`s AFT (Advanced Fluorescent Therapy) is readily absorbed by the high concentration of melanin found within freckles, sun spots or liver spots. The rapid absorption of light energy heats the melanin and causes the destruction of the melanin-rich cells.

 

How is AFT carried out?

Protective eye wear has to be worn during the treatment. A layer of cooled gel is applied to the treatment area. The hand piece of the AFT applicator is applied to this area of cooled skin and a short pulse of light of the appropriate wavelength is released.

 

Am I suitable for treatment?

Tanned and dark skinned people cannot be treated with AFT. Also large dark moles or lumpy pigmentation cannot be treated with AFT. Superficial sun spots and freckles respond best to AFT.

 

How does the treatment feel?

The treatment sensation may feel like the flick of an elastic band on the skin.

 

Are there any side effects?

Sight soreness and redness like mild sunburn may be felt soon after the treatment, which disappears after a few hours. Blisters and darkening/lightening of the skin are rarely seen.

 

What should I expect after the treatment?

The pigmented areas treated may darken and then fade away. Some are seen to flake before disappearing either partially or completely. Between one and four treatments may be necessary 4 weeks apart.

 

Consultation procedure:

An initial consultation with our Doctor will be followed by signing a consent form. A patch test will be done if suitability for treatment is established. Clinical photographs will be taken prior to this. A week later the full treatment can be done if all is well with the patch test area.