Alexandrite 755 nm Laser for Age Spots in Charlotte, NC

Modern Skin Clinic · Charlotte, North Carolina

Alexandrite 755 nm Laser for Age Spots in Charlotte, NC

Targeted treatment for selected benign sun spots, age spots and solar lentigines using the 755 nm Alexandrite wavelength on the DEKA Motus AY platform.

The Alexandrite 755 nm wavelength has strong affinity for melanin, making it useful for selected superficial pigmented lesions. At Modern Skin Clinic, the Motus AY platform can be used with DEKA's Moveo PL technology to progressively deliver energy to suitable benign pigmentation rather than treating the entire face when only a few defined spots are the concern.

755 nm Alexandrite DEKA Motus AY Moveo PL Solar Lentigines Targeted Brown Spots
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Precision Pigment Treatment

A wavelength chosen for melanin.

Alexandrite laser energy at 755 nm is absorbed by melanin. For properly selected benign pigmented lesions, that makes it a useful option when the goal is focused treatment of a defined brown spot rather than broad photofacial correction.

South Charlotte · Ballantyne · Waverly · Rea Farms

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Understanding the Wavelength

What Is a 755 nm Alexandrite Laser?

Alexandrite is a laser source that emits light at approximately 755 nanometers. Melanin absorbs this wavelength strongly, which is why Alexandrite technology has long been used for hair reduction and selected benign pigmented lesions.

When the target is a solar lentigo or another appropriate superficial brown spot, the goal is to deliver energy that is preferentially absorbed by pigment while protecting the surrounding skin as much as possible.

The exact way a 755 nm laser behaves depends on the platform, pulse duration, fluence, spot size, cooling and treatment technique. A long-pulse 755 nm Alexandrite treatment such as Motus AY is not the same procedure as a picosecond 755 nm Alexandrite laser even though both use the same nominal wavelength.

Why 755 nm Can Work for Brown Spots

Targeting Melanin Without Treating More Skin Than Necessary

For selected flat, benign pigment, Alexandrite treatment can be used as a focused alternative to full-field photofacial treatment.

01 · Recognition

Identify the Lesion

The spot should first look appropriate for cosmetic pigment treatment. Melasma, PIH, raised lesions and suspicious lesions require different decisions.

02 · Absorption

Melanin Absorbs 755 nm

Alexandrite wavelength energy is strongly absorbed by melanin, allowing selected pigmented lesions to be heated more than the surrounding non-target tissue.

03 · Renewal

Pigment Gradually Clears

Treated superficial pigment may temporarily darken before the visible spot becomes less noticeable as the skin completes its normal post-treatment renewal.

DEKA Motus AY

What Is Moveo PL?

Moveo PL is DEKA's dedicated Motus handpiece approach for benign pigmented lesions. Instead of relying only on a traditional single-impact spot technique, Moveo PL uses contact and progressive heating of the selected lesion.

DEKA describes the Moveo handpiece as reducing reflected energy by maintaining contact with the skin and allowing treatment with lower fluence delivered progressively.

Motus AY + Moveo PL
  • 755 nm Alexandrite laser source
  • Designed by DEKA for selected benign pigmented lesions
  • Contact-based Moveo delivery
  • Progressive heating of the pigment target
  • Focused treatment when broad full-face IPL is unnecessary
  • Treatment settings individualized to the lesion and skin

Best-Fit Pigment Concerns

What Can Alexandrite 755 nm Treat?

The strongest use case is selected benign melanin-rich pigmentation where a targeted approach makes more sense than treating the entire complexion.

Solar Lentigines Flat, defined sun-related brown spots commonly found on chronically exposed skin.
Age Spots The common consumer term for many solar lentigines that become more visible with cumulative UV exposure.
Selected Freckles Some superficial freckles may be candidates depending on skin tone, distribution and treatment goal.
Face Useful when several defined spots are present without needing full-face vascular or photofacial correction.
Hands Backs of the hands are a common location for discrete solar lentigines and visible age-related sun damage.
Selected Body Spots Arms and other sun-exposed areas may be considered when the lesion type and surrounding skin are appropriate.
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Choosing the Right Technology

Alexandrite vs. IPL/BBL vs. Q-Switch for Brown Spots

All three approaches can address pigmentation. The difference is whether the concern is a defined melanin target, broader photodamage or a pigment pattern better suited to short-pulse treatment.

Alexandrite 755
IPL / BBL
Q-Switch
Best Fit
Selected melanin-rich benign brown spots
Multiple brown spots + redness + broad photodamage
Focused pigment treatment where very short pulse delivery is useful
Treatment Style
755 nm long-pulse Alexandrite / Moveo PL
Broad-spectrum filtered light
Nanosecond Q-Switched laser pulses
Why Choose It?
Strong melanin absorption with targeted treatment
Treats a larger field and can address both red and brown color
Useful when pigment-specific short pulses are preferred
Not Automatically For
Melasma, uncertain lesions or every skin type/settings combination
Melasma or isolated lesions that do not need full-field treatment
Every brown spot simply because it contains pigment
IPL / BBL Photofacial Q-Switch Nd:YAG

Good Candidates

When Alexandrite Makes Sense

This treatment is most interesting when we can identify a relatively discrete, benign pigment target and want to avoid treating more skin than necessary.

  • Flat, stable sun spots or age spots
  • Selected solar lentigines
  • Defined pigmentation on face or hands
  • No recent significant tanning or sunburn
  • Lesion appears appropriate for cosmetic laser treatment

When We Choose Something Else

Not Every Brown Spot Needs Alexandrite

Another treatment may be a better match when the discoloration is diffuse, mixed with redness, hormonally reactive or raised.

  • Melasma or suspected melasma
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • Recent tan or high pigment reactivity
  • Raised lesions requiring another modality
  • Multiple red + brown photodamage concerns better suited to IPL/BBL
  • Any lesion that is changing or diagnostically uncertain

Important Pigment Distinction

Alexandrite for a Sun Spot Is Not the Same as Treating Melasma

A discrete solar lentigo can be an excellent pigment target. Melasma is a chronic, recurrent pigment disorder influenced by light, hormones and inflammation. It should not automatically be treated simply because Alexandrite is absorbed by melanin.

If the pigmentation looks broad, symmetrical or melasma-like, the first priority may be pigment suppression, tinted photoprotection and a different treatment strategy.

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Before we treat pigment, we identify the pattern.
  • Solar lentigo = discrete UV-related brown spot
  • Melasma = often broader, symmetrical and reactive
  • PIH = pigment after inflammation or injury
  • Raised lesion = may need a different treatment approach
  • Suspicious lesion = needs medical evaluation, not cosmetic laser

After Treatment

What Should I Expect After Alexandrite Age Spot Treatment?

Recovery varies by lesion, settings and skin type. Selected treated pigment may temporarily become darker before gradually becoming less noticeable.

01

Immediately After

Mild warmth or redness may be present around the treatment area.

02

Pigment May Darken

A treated solar lentigo can temporarily look darker before the visible pigment begins to clear.

03

Do Not Pick

Allow any dry or darkened surface pigment to resolve naturally rather than aggressively scrubbing or exfoliating it.

04

Protect From Sun

Broad-spectrum sunscreen and minimizing significant UV exposure are important before and after pigment treatment.

Pigment Safety

A Brown Spot Should Be Identified Before It Is Lasered

Laser treatment can alter the appearance of a pigmented lesion. For that reason, we do not treat a lesion cosmetically when its diagnosis is uncertain or when it has features that warrant medical evaluation.

Skin tone, recent tanning, previous pigment reactions and the specific lesion all influence whether 755 nm Alexandrite is appropriate and what treatment parameters can be used.

Medical Evaluation May Be Recommended If a Spot Is:

  • New and changing quickly
  • Asymmetrical or irregular
  • Multicolored
  • Bleeding, crusting or ulcerating
  • Growing or changing in texture
  • Different from surrounding spots
  • Clinically uncertain during assessment

Nina Crytser

Licensed Medical Esthetician

Technology Is Only Part of the Treatment

Why Pigment Experience Matters

Nina Crytser has worked in medical aesthetics since 2003 and uses multiple pigment technologies, including Alexandrite, Q-Switch, IPL/BBL, ThermoClear, chemical peels and resurfacing.

Having multiple options matters because the best treatment for one dark spot is not necessarily the best treatment for an entire photodamaged face. A defined lentigo may be a strong Alexandrite target, while diffuse pigment plus redness may be better suited to IPL/BBL. Melasma may require a completely different strategy.

“The wavelength matters. But first, the diagnosis and the pigment pattern have to make sense for that wavelength.”

South Charlotte

Alexandrite 755 Laser Near Ballantyne & Waverly

Modern Skin Clinic offers targeted 755 nm Alexandrite laser treatment in South Charlotte for selected benign sun spots, age spots and solar lentigines using the DEKA Motus AY platform.

Our Golf Links Drive location is convenient to Ballantyne, Waverly, Rea Farms, Blakeney, Piper Glen, Providence, SouthPark, Matthews, Pineville and Waxhaw.

Ballantyne Waverly Rea Farms Blakeney Piper Glen SouthPark Matthews Waxhaw

Modern Skin Clinic

11030 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277

Phone
704-771-1747

Treatment suitability is determined by pigment type, skin tone, lesion stability, recent sun exposure and treatment history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alexandrite 755 nm Age Spot FAQs

Is Alexandrite 755 nm good for age spots?
The 755 nm Alexandrite wavelength is strongly absorbed by melanin and has been used for selected benign superficial pigmented lesions including solar lentigines. The right treatment depends on the lesion, skin tone, device, pulse characteristics and settings.
What is Moveo PL?
Moveo PL is DEKA's Motus handpiece approach for selected benign pigmented lesions. It uses contact delivery and progressive heating rather than relying only on a conventional single-impact technique.
Is Motus AY only a hair-removal laser?
No. Motus AY combines 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG sources. DEKA lists benign pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, photorejuvenation and hair removal among the platform applications, with Moveo PL dedicated to pigmented lesions.
Is Alexandrite better than IPL for age spots?
It depends on the pattern. Alexandrite may make sense for selected defined melanin-rich spots. IPL or BBL may be more useful when there are many superficial brown spots plus redness or broader photodamage across a treatment area.
Is Alexandrite better than Q-Switch for brown spots?
Neither is universally better. Motus AY Alexandrite uses long-pulse 755 nm laser delivery, while Q-Switch platforms use very short nanosecond pulses. The appropriate choice depends on the pigment target, skin and treatment goals.
Can Alexandrite 755 nm treat melasma?
Melasma should not automatically be treated like a solar lentigo. Melasma is chronic and reactive, and heat or inflammation may worsen pigmentation in some patients. A melasma-specific pigment-control plan may be more appropriate.
Can Alexandrite laser treat age spots on the hands?
Selected flat solar lentigines on the backs of the hands may be candidates for targeted pigment treatment. Suitability depends on the lesion, skin tone and recent sun exposure.
Will the age spot get darker after treatment?
Treated superficial pigment may temporarily darken before gradually becoming less noticeable. Do not pick or aggressively exfoliate darkened treated pigment unless specifically instructed.
How many Alexandrite treatments will I need?
Treatment number varies by lesion depth, color, number of spots, skin type and response. Some defined superficial lesions may improve quickly, while others require additional treatment or a different pigment modality.
Can every brown spot be treated with Alexandrite?
No. Melasma, PIH, raised lesions, recent tanning and suspicious or diagnostically uncertain lesions may require a different approach. Pigmented lesions should be appropriately assessed before cosmetic laser treatment.
Where can I get Alexandrite 755 laser treatment near Ballantyne?
Modern Skin Clinic is located at 11030 Golf Links Drive in South Charlotte, convenient to Ballantyne, Waverly, Rea Farms, Blakeney, Matthews and surrounding communities.

DEKA Motus AY · 755 nm Alexandrite · Moveo PL

A Focused Option for the Right Brown Spot

If your concern is a defined age spot or solar lentigo, we can determine whether Alexandrite 755 nm, Q-Switch, IPL/BBL or another pigment treatment is the best match for the lesion and your skin.

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