Dark spots or areas of hyperpigmentation on the skin are caused by an excess of melanin, the pigment produced by melanocytes that gives skin its color. Usually, melanin is dispersed uniformly. Several factors can trigger the overproduction of this chemical. These range from hormones to sun damage to the natural aging process. While we often see lines and wrinkles as common complaints, sun spots and age spots can also be frustrating cosmetic problems. That’s where a powerful skin rejuvenation treatment comes in.
At the Westport office of Dr. Ellen Mahony, we have an innovative way to quickly erase these spots: Skin Erase.
What is Skin Erase?
Skin Erase is the term Dr. Ellen Mahony uses to describe treatments that address multiple concerns related to skin pigmentation. These include:
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Age spots, the tan or brown rough, raised marks that develop with age.
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Brown spots, flat marks that usually develop in areas exposed to the sun.
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Beauty marks, genetic discoloration, such as smooth moles.
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Red spots, flat or raised spots caused by clusters of capillaries.
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Skin tags, raised, fleshy pieces of skin.
Any of the above changes to the skin, whether on the face or another area, can create a sense of frustration. These are not easy problems to correct without professional help. When pigment conditions are not treated, they tend to worsen over time, becoming larger or more prominent. Skin Erase is a procedure developed to vaporize these spots using tiny instruments. Multiple spots can be treated in a single appointment.
Areas Skin Erase Treats
Skin Erase is a spot treatment that can be safely performed on any area of the body where excess pigmentation has formed in small patches or where skin tags are causing discomfort. These discolorations often develop on areas that receive too much sun exposure, including the:
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Ears
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Nose
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Cheeks
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Neck and chest
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Arms
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Shoulders
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Back
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Underarms
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Groin
Benefits of Skin Erase
Benefits of Skin Erase include:
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Cost-effective
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Efficient
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Painless
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Often a one-time treatment
Candidates for Skin Erase
The best way to determine if you are a candidate for this treatment is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mahony. If you’d like to remove visible signs of sun damage and age spots, Skin Erase may be an option.
Why Choose Dr. Ellen Mahony for Skin Erase Treatments
Dr. Ellen Mahony approaches Skin Erase treatments with the same precision and aesthetic judgment she brings to surgical facial rejuvenation. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, she carefully evaluates each patient’s skin type, concerns, and long-term goals to create a customized treatment plan focused on healthy, natural-looking skin improvement.
Patients appreciate Dr. Mahony’s ability to combine advanced aesthetic knowledge with a conservative eye for detail. Whether addressing pigmentation, texture irregularities, sun damage, or other visible skin concerns, her goal is to help patients achieve clearer, smoother skin without an overtreated appearance.
Patients choose Dr. Mahony because of her:
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Board certification in plastic surgery
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Advanced understanding of facial aesthetics and skin rejuvenation
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Personalized treatment recommendations
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Focus on subtle, natural-looking improvement
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Boutique patient experience centered on comfort and trust
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Commitment to skin health as well as cosmetic enhancement
Reveal Healthier, Clearer-Looking Skin With Skin Erase in Westport, CT
Skin Erase treatments can help improve visible skin concerns and restore a smoother, brighter, more refreshed complexion with minimal downtime. Dr. Ellen Mahony provides customized skin rejuvenation treatments designed to enhance overall skin quality while maintaining natural beauty and confidence.
To learn more about Skin Erase treatments in Westport and Fairfield, contact Dr. Ellen Mahony, MD at 203-221-0102 to schedule your private consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skin Erase treatment uses a local numbing medication and advanced technology to quickly vaporize discolored patches of skin. Patients should not experience any discomfort.
Several topical products have been developed to treat age spots, working from the epidermis inward. These products often contain ingredients such as acids or brightening chemicals that “bleach” the skin. Though they can be effective at reducing the appearance of light discoloration, topical products usually take several weeks to begin working. They also do not penetrate deeply enough in the skin to offset the cellular damage that has occurred in the dermis. Typically, sun damage and age spots are treated with laser skin resurfacing. This is an effective way to promote cellular turnover and tissue regeneration. However, laser skin resurfacing treats the entire face or other areas of skin rather than only the spots one wishes to eliminate. In this way, lasers do pose a slight risk of inflammation, prolonged redness, and burns if not conducted properly by a trained professional. The way that laser treatment works is by focusing an intense beam of light to the skin. This beam may be scattered into many microbeams to make the process gentler. When laser light is absorbed, it breaks up pigment particles in the skin, allowing spots to fade away. Multiple treatments may be needed to achieve optimal results. Chemical peels may also be sought to reduce the appearance of age spots. This professional treatment exfoliates the entire treatment area, removing the upper layers of dead skin cells with proprietary ingredients such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. Chemical peels are customizable to a person’s goals and downtime preferences. Multiple treatments may be needed to achieve the best results. Skin Erase differs from these common age spot treatments by directly and instantaneously treating each individual spot. Optimal results may be achieved in a single treatment, and patients do not need any downtime to hide away while skin is flaking and peeling.
