Dark Spot Removal Program...
 Many patients have unwanted dark spots on their face.  These dark spots may have been apparent since birth, resulted from exposure to the sun, appeared after childbirth, or appeared with age.  Dr. Michael Lin is a medical doctor and board-certified dermatologist who has done extensive research in the field of pigmentation.  He has developed several techniques that combine laser technology, chemical peels, liquid nitrogen, special instruments, and topical medications to lighten and remove dark spots.

 There are many different types of dark spots and each type requires a different treatment.  The four most common types will be discussed.  The first type is the spot that started at birth or in childhood.  These are called “nevi”.  The pigment in the nevi is very deep and typically require laser treatments.  The second type of dark spot is the “lentigo”.  These spots usually appear on the face and arms and are the result of sun exposure.  These spots can also be deep, so a combination of laser treatments, chemical peels, and topical medications is necessary.  The third type is “melasma”.  This type is also called “the mask of pregnancy” because it appears shortly after pregnancy as a result of hormonal changes and occurs on the face in a mask-like distribution on the cheeks.  Finally, the fourth type is called a “seborrheic keratosis”.  This type occurs with age and can occur more frequently in areas of sun exposure.  The seborrheic keratoses can be flat or bumpy like a wart.  These can be removed with special instruments that scrape and burn them off.

 Dr. Lin has developed a 6-month customized program that is designed to help most people out with their dark spots.  This program can lighten or remove dark spots and even out the skin texture.  Although Dr. Lin individually tailors the program to each patient, most patients require the following treatments.  The first step is the chemical peel.  Dr. Lin uses beta-hydroxy acid as a peeling agent to begin the process.  The peel removes the top layer of the skin and allows the whitening topical medication to penetrate deeply.  The next step is the topical medication.  These medications were developed by Dr. Lin as a total skin care line to remove dark spots.  The products include a purifying wash, whitening cream, hydrating moisturizer, intensive whitening serum, and whitening sunscreen. Throughout the 6-month course, Dr. Lin will personally follow-up with the patient to monitor the progress and make alterations in the treatment plan, if needed.

 If dark spots are especially deep or thick, Dr. Lin may use a diode laser, liquid nitrogen, or special instruments to remove the spots.  The diode laser works by targeting the dark pigment in the spot and destroying it.  The liquid nitrogen works by freezing and destroying the cold sensitive pigment cells.  The special instruments work by physically scraping off the surface of the dark spot and burning the base.

Each Customized Treatment Program Includes:

  • Chemical Peels
  • Laser Treatments
  • Cryotherapy sessions
  • Follow-up visits with Dr. Michael Lin for 6 months
  • 6 month supply of Pur White MD Medications:
    • Pur Cleanser
    • Pur Toner
    • Pur Sunscreen
    • Pur Intensive Whitening Serum
    • Pur White MD Cream
    • Pur Control MD Cream
    • Pur AM Cream
    • Pur PM Cream

Dr. Michael Lin must initially screen all patients. These products are extremely powerful and cannot be sold without Dr. Lin's strict supervision.