How can Age Spots (Melanin) be removed?
The diagram below shows a cross section of the layers of skin, indicating the position of melanin in the skin.
Melanin is a brown substance in the human body which causes hyper-pigmentation, usually the result of sun damage or ageing etc. As we can see melanin sits in the upper layers of the skin.
The second illustration shows IPL light penetration of the skin and the heat generated in the target area.
The third illustration shows the melanin site after exposure to IPL light, the typical filter applied for this treatment would be 510 nm – 1200 nm.
