Years of sun exposure can leave behind unwanted sun spots—those flat, brown areas that appear on the face, hands, chest, arms and legs. At All In One Laser, we use the GentleMax Pro laser by Candela—one of the most trusted technologies in aesthetic dermatology—to safely and effectively fade these spots for clearer, brighter skin.

The GentleMax Pro uses advanced dual-wavelength laser technology to target pigment with precision:

• Selective Pigment Targeting: The laser delivers energy that’s absorbed only by the darker pigment in the sun spot—without damaging the surrounding skin.

• Pigment Breakdown: The laser heats the pigment, breaking it into tiny particles.

• Natural Fading: Your body gradually eliminates these particles through its lymphatic system, causing the spot to fade over time.

• Multiple sessions may be needed, depending on how deep or dark the sun spots are, 6-8 weeks. 

• Mild redness or flaking can occur after treatment—kind of like a mild sunburn.

• Over the next 7–14 days, the treated spots usually darken, then flake off or fade away.

8 weeks before treatment and throughout the course of treatment patients are advised to:

• No tanning and sunless tanners

• Discontinue Retinoids and Active Topicals (5 days before)
  Stop using products containing Retin-A, tretinoin, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or other strong exfoliants to avoid irritation.

• If you are taking Accutane, or have taken it in the last 6 months please notify office ahead of time

• If you are taking any antibiotics, please notify office ahead of time as some make your skin very sensitive to treatment

• Avoid laser hair removal while pregnant

• Avoid direct sun exposure while healing—this is crucial to prevent pigment from returning.

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 45+ sunscreen daily

• Avoid using scrubs, retinol, glycolic acids, or harsh products for at least 7–10 days or until fully healed.

  🚫No makeup (if on the face) for 48 hours, or until skin is calm

  🚫No tanning (indoor or outdoor) for at least 4 weeks

  🚫No hot tubs, saunas, or intense workouts for 48 hours

  🚫No picking or scratching at treated spots—let them slough off naturally to avoid scaring.