Spot treatment
Sun spots, age spots and freckles break up under quick laser pulses and fade over the following weeks.
Pigment, melasma, skin tags & nail fungus
Targeted Laser Treatments
Some concerns need one precise target, not a full-face treatment. Our targeted lasers clear a single sun spot, a red cherry angioma, a skin tag or a stubborn fungal nail, usually in a short visit with little downtime.
- Treatment time
- Minutes
- Sessions
- Often 1 to 3
- Downtime
- Minimal
What it treats
What we treat
- Sun spots & age spots
- Freckles
- Uneven tone
- Melasma
- Skin tags
- Cherry angiomas
- Venous lakes
- Nail fungus
Face, neck, chest, hands, body and nails.
Step by step
What to expect
- 1
Look closely
Your provider examines each spot. Anything that looks unusual is checked before any treatment.
- 2
Target
Quick, precise laser pulses treat only the spot, or a gentle large beam treats the whole face, depending on your plan.
- 3
Heal
Pigment darkens and flakes off, red spots fade and skin tags form a tiny scab, usually within one to two weeks.
- 4
Clear
Most spots clear in one to three visits. Fungal nails improve as healthy nail grows out over several months.
Is it right for me?
Who is a good candidate
These treatments are a great fit for sun spots, freckles, uneven tone, melasma, skin tags, cherry angiomas, venous lakes and fungal nails. They pair well with SenzaLux when you want both an overall refresh and a few stubborn spots cleared.
Any spot that is changing, bleeding, itchy or irregular in shape or color should be checked by a doctor first. Melasma can flare with heat and sun, so it is treated gently over time and needs daily sun protection. Avoid tanning before and after treatment.
Want an overall refresh too?
Pair spot treatment with SenzaLux
Targeted lasers clear individual spots. SenzaLux resurfacing evens tone and texture across the whole face. Many patients do both. Learn about SenzaLux →
Questions
Targeted Laser FAQ
Which laser will you use?
It depends on the spot. Brown pigment responds to MedLite, PiQo4 or Excel V, red and purple vascular spots to the Excel V, and fungal nails to a laser designed for nails. Your provider chooses at your visit.
What is the MedLite Facial?
A gentler MedLite treatment using a large beam passed over the whole face instead of targeting single spots. It brightens and evens tone with little downtime, and is often done as a series.
Can you treat melasma?
Yes. We combine Obagi medical skin care with a special low-energy MedLite setting designed for melasma, over a series of visits. Daily sunscreen is essential to keep it from returning.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel a quick snap, like a rubber band. Treatments take only minutes.
What does the skin look like afterward?
After spot treatment, brown spots usually darken and flake off within one to two weeks. Red spots may look a little darker or bruised for a few days before fading.
How long does nail fungus treatment take to work?
The laser treats the fungus, but you see the result as healthy nail grows out, which takes several months for toenails. A series of treatments is usually recommended.
Will the spots come back?
Treated spots are gone, but new ones can form with sun exposure and time. Daily sunscreen helps keep your skin clear.
How much does it cost?
Cost depends on the number and size of the spots. We will give you a quote at your visit.
Ready to clear that spot?
Book a visit at our Redlands office and we’ll match each spot to the right laser.
Individual results vary. Treatment recommendations are made after an in-person consultation.