{"id":59196,"date":"2026-10-24T13:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/pigmentation-and-broken-capillaries\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T16:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T14:32:35","slug":"pigmentation-and-broken-capillaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/pigmentation-and-broken-capillaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigmentation and broken capillaries: why autumn and winter are the time for ELOS and peels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"mg mg-top\"><span class=\"mg-eyebrow\">Guide \u00b7 pigmentation<\/span><span>Melior Clinics \u00b7 updated 24.10.2026 \u00b7 4 min read<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mg\"><div class=\"mg-answer\"><b>In short<\/b>Sun spots and broken capillaries usually need <strong>1\u20133 ELOS Plus sessions<\/strong>; a treated spot darkens, then flakes off in 1\u20132 weeks. Untanned autumn and winter skin lowers the risk of burns and new spots. Light can worsen melasma: the specialist decides.<\/div><div class=\"mg-tiles\"><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">1\u20133<small>sessions<\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">usual for sun spots, capillaries<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">1\u20132<small>weeks<\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">to darken and flake off<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">2<small>weeks<\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">without tanning before treatment<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mg-tile\"><span class=\"n\">\u20ac75<small><\/small><\/span><span class=\"l\">from, pigment spot removal at Melior<\/span><\/div><\/div><p class=\"mg-asof\">Prices as of 24.10.2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-cards\"><h2>Types of pigment spots on the face and hands<\/h2><p class=\"mg-hint\">The type decides whether light helps.<\/p><div class=\"mg-cards\"><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M20 10v3M20 27v3M10 20h3M27 20h3M13 13l2 2M25 25l2 2M13 27l2-2M25 15l2-2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Sun spots<\/h3><p>Age spots: flat, well-defined, on the face or hands. Usually respond well to light.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 1 1 3 6.2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11 25.5l4 .9-.6-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Freckles<\/h3><p>Small light-brown dots. Darker in summer, back without sun protection.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M20 11l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9v-6z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M16.5 20l2.5 2.5 4.5-5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Melasma<\/h3><p>Blotchy patches on both cheeks. Light can worsen it; the specialist decides.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"7\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"2.5\" fill=\"#5f6440\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Post-inflammatory marks<\/h3><p>Dark marks after acne or injury. They fade slowly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-note\"><div class=\"mg-note\"><h2>When to see a dermatologist first: ABCDE<\/h2><p>Before any treatment, a dermatologist should check a spot that changes, grows, bleeds, does not heal or is new in adulthood. Light is not a diagnosis. Melanoma signs (AAD):<\/p><ul><li><strong>A<\/strong> \u2013 asymmetry: the halves do not match<\/li><li><strong>B<\/strong> \u2013 irregular, scalloped or blurred border<\/li><li><strong>C<\/strong> \u2013 several shades<\/li><li><strong>D<\/strong> \u2013 over 6 mm (melanoma can be smaller)<\/li><li><strong>E<\/strong> \u2013 changing size, shape or colour<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-compare\"><h2>Couperose vs rosacea: are they the same?<\/h2><p class=\"mg-hint\">Not quite: couperose also occurs alone.<\/p><div class=\"mg-cmp\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">Couperose<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Rosacea<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">What it is<\/th><td data-label=\"Couperose\">visible dilated vessels, thread veins<\/td><td data-label=\"Rosacea\">a chronic inflammatory skin condition<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Signs<\/th><td data-label=\"Couperose\">persistent redness on cheeks, nose, chin<\/td><td data-label=\"Rosacea\">flushing, bumps, pustules, irritated eyes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Causes<\/th><td data-label=\"Couperose\">sun damage, age, genes<\/td><td data-label=\"Rosacea\">mainly UV; also heat, alcohol, stress<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">ELOS Plus<\/th><td data-label=\"Couperose\">reduces vessels, usually 1\u20133 sessions<\/td><td data-label=\"Rosacea\">treats vessels, not the condition<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Also<\/th><td data-label=\"Couperose\">the tendency stays; new capillaries can appear<\/td><td data-label=\"Rosacea\">inflammation needs medicines from your GP or a dermatologist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-photo\"><figure class=\"mg-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/melior-blogi-pigmendilaigud-kuperoos-konsultatsioon-kliinikus.jpg\" alt=\"A Melior Clinics specialist applies sunscreen to the back of a patient&#x27;s hand\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1073\"><figcaption>Daily SPF is the main rule after light treatments<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-cards\"><h2>Why autumn and winter suit light treatment<\/h2><div class=\"mg-cards\"><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M20 10v3M20 27v3M10 20h3M27 20h3M13 13l2 2M25 25l2 2M13 27l2-2M25 15l2-2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Untanned skin<\/h3><p>Tanned skin absorbs more energy: a higher risk of burns and new spots.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M20 11l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9v-6z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M16.5 20l2.5 2.5 4.5-5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>SPF 50 is easier<\/h3><p>For at least 7 days after, which is easy in winter.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><rect x=\"11\" y=\"13\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11 18h18M16 10v5M24 10v5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Finished by spring<\/h3><p>1\u20133 sessions 4\u20136 weeks apart: an October or November start usually ends before the spring sun.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mg-card\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"20\" r=\"19\" fill=\"#ecedde\"\/><path d=\"M13 27c0-9 6-14 15-15-1 9-6 15-15 15z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M13 27l7-7\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#5f6440\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><h3>Peels too<\/h3><p>Done all year, but autumn makes the sun rules easier.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-timeline\"><h2>After treatment: the spot darkens, then flakes off<\/h2><p class=\"mg-hint\">Tap a point on the timeline.<\/p><div class=\"mg-track\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"mg-stop\" role=\"tab\" id=\"a8-en-5-t0\" aria-controls=\"a8-en-5-p0\" aria-selected=\"true\"><span class=\"dot\">0<\/span>first hours<\/button><button class=\"mg-stop\" role=\"tab\" id=\"a8-en-5-t1\" aria-controls=\"a8-en-5-p1\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"dot\">1\u20133<\/span>days<\/button><button class=\"mg-stop\" role=\"tab\" id=\"a8-en-5-t2\" aria-controls=\"a8-en-5-p2\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"dot\">1<\/span>week<\/button><button class=\"mg-stop\" role=\"tab\" id=\"a8-en-5-t3\" aria-controls=\"a8-en-5-p3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"dot\">1\u20132<\/span>weeks<\/button><button class=\"mg-stop\" role=\"tab\" id=\"a8-en-5-t4\" aria-controls=\"a8-en-5-p4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"dot\">1\u20132<\/span>months<\/button><\/div><div class=\"mg-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"a8-en-5-p0\" aria-labelledby=\"a8-en-5-t0\"><h3>First hours<\/h3><p>Skin is pink, warm and sensitive, like after mild sun. Gentle moisturiser, no rubbing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mg-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"a8-en-5-p1\" aria-labelledby=\"a8-en-5-t1\" hidden><h3>Days 1\u20133<\/h3><p>The spot turns darker. This is expected: the light has broken up the melanin. It is not scratched or picked.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mg-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"a8-en-5-p2\" aria-labelledby=\"a8-en-5-t2\" hidden><h3>First week<\/h3><p>Dark pigment starts to flake off. No sauna, heavy sweating or intensive facials; SPF 50 daily.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mg-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"a8-en-5-p3\" aria-labelledby=\"a8-en-5-t3\" hidden><h3>1\u20132 weeks<\/h3><p>The spot has mostly flaked off; redness from capillaries fades gradually. Sun protection continues.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mg-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"a8-en-5-p4\" aria-labelledby=\"a8-en-5-t4\" hidden><h3>1\u20132 months<\/h3><p>The result is assessed and the specialist decides on another session. At least 2 weeks are left before an important event.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-check\"><h2>Who ELOS suits, and contraindications<\/h2><div class=\"mg-two\"><div class=\"mg-box mg-yes\"><h3>Usually suits\u2026<\/h3><ul class=\"mg-list\"><li><span>well-defined sun spots or freckles<\/span><\/li><li><span>visible facial vessels<\/span><\/li><li><span>untanned skin<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"mg-box mg-no\"><h3>Not done with\u2026<\/h3><ul class=\"mg-list\"><li><span>a recent tan, sunbed or self-tanner<\/span><\/li><li><span>light-sensitising medicines<\/span><\/li><li><span>pregnancy or breastfeeding<\/span><\/li><li><span>inflammation, herpes, a wound in the area<\/span><\/li><li><span>strong sun allergy<\/span><\/li><li><span>metal implants in the area, keloid tendency<\/span><\/li><li><span>fever or acute illness<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-b-light\"><h2>Side effects and risks<\/h2><div class=\"mg-light\"><div class=\"mg-lamp mg-g\"><h3>Common<\/h3><ul><li>redness, warmth, mild swelling for hours<\/li><li>the spot darkens for a while<\/li><li>several visits, sun rules<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"mg-lamp mg-a\"><h3>Rare<\/h3><ul><li>burns, crusts, bruising<\/li><li>a herpes flare<\/li><li>lighter or darker patches for months<\/li><li>melasma darkening and returning<\/li><li>very rarely a scar<\/li><\/ul><p>Tell the clinic<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mg-lamp mg-r\"><h3>Contact the clinic at once<\/h3><ul><li>blisters<\/li><li>strong pain<\/li><li>weeping crusts<\/li><li>signs of infection<\/li><\/ul><p>Without delay<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-more\"><h2>In more detail<\/h2><details><summary>How ELOS and IPL work<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>ELOS Plus combines light with bipolar radiofrequency. Melanin in a spot and haemoglobin in a vessel absorb the light and turn it into heat; radiofrequency warms deeper layers, so the light dose can be lower. The spot darkens and flakes off; a dilated capillary closes. Over a larger area the same technology is <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/photorejuvenation\/\">ELOS Plus photorejuvenation<\/a> for uneven tone, small spots and fine vessels.<\/p><p>Searches for \u201cIPL for pigmentation\u201d mean intense pulsed light: the same principle, while ELOS adds radiofrequency. A systematic review (Wat et al., 2014) found strong evidence for pulsed light in telangiectasia and moderate evidence in sun spots and rosacea.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Melasma: why light needs caution<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Melasma is chronic and returns easily. According to DermNet, UV and visible light both stimulate melanin, and IPL, lasers and microneedling carry a high risk of relapse; chemical peels can also worsen it.<\/p><p>So there is no promise that melasma will clear. If patches are blotchy, on both cheeks and appeared after pregnancy, hormonal contraception or a sunny holiday, the specialist first assesses whether any procedure makes sense. The basis is year-round sun protection.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Sessions and timing<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Pigment spots usually need 1\u20133 sessions 4\u20136 weeks apart; capillaries also usually 1\u20133, with the interval set by the specialist. Sessions take about 30 minutes for pigment (up to 60 with preparation), 20\u201330 for capillaries and 30\u201340 for photorejuvenation.<\/p><p>The price depends on the treatment and area and is paid per session. More on the <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/pigmentation-spot-removal\/\">ELOS Plus pigment spot removal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/removal-of-rosacea-and-capillary-dilatations\/\">ELOS Plus couperose and thread vein<\/a> pages.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Peels and home care<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/categories\/acid-peeling\/\">Acid peels<\/a> and pigment-focused treatments even out tone more broadly, while ELOS targets single spots and vessels; they are combined at least 3\u20134 weeks apart. <a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/happekoorimine-prx-t33\/\">PRX-T33<\/a> is 33% trichloroacetic acid with hydrogen peroxide and kojic acid, 4\u20136 weekly sessions; pHformula M.E.L.A. inhibits tyrosinase, 4\u20136 sessions 2\u20134 weeks apart; HH Amber mesotherapy uses niacinamide, glutathione and hyaluronic acid, 3\u20135 sessions 2\u20133 weeks apart.<\/p><p>At home: daily SPF 30\u201350 all year. For melasma, DermNet recommends SPF 50+ with iron oxides. Retinol and acids are paused for a few days around each treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Contraindications: details<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Stopping a light-sensitising medicine is discussed only with your own doctor; recent isotretinoin for acne is raised at the consultation. Peels are also not done with allergy to the ingredients, PRX-T33 not with autoimmune disease. On darker skin the risk of pigment changes is higher and settings need extra care.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-faq melior-faq\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details><summary>Does IPL work for pigmentation?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Often, for well-defined sun spots and freckles: the light breaks up the pigment, and the spot darkens and flakes off within 1\u20132 weeks. With ELOS Plus this usually takes 1\u20133 sessions 4\u20136 weeks apart. Melasma is different, because light can make it worse.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is ELOS the same as IPL?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Similar, but not identical. Both use light that melanin or haemoglobin absorbs and turns into heat. ELOS Plus adds bipolar radiofrequency, which warms deeper layers and allows a lower light dose. The specialist chooses the settings for each spot or vessel.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How are broken capillaries treated?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Visible facial vessels are usually treated with light, for example 1\u20133 ELOS Plus sessions: the dilated vessel closes and the body clears it. The tendency remains, so new capillaries can appear. If rosacea is behind them, its inflammation is treated with medicines by your GP or a dermatologist.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How much does it cost in Tallinn?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>At Melior Clinics, pigment spot removal costs from \u20ac75, couperose and thread vein treatment from \u20ac35 and photorejuvenation from \u20ac220 per session, depending on the area (price list of 24.10.2026).<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>How long do the results last?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>Usually a long time, but not for life. Treated spots flake off, yet sun and hormonal changes can bring new ones, and skin prone to rosacea can form new capillaries. Daily SPF helps keep the result.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can ELOS treat melasma?<\/summary><div class=\"a\"><p>That cannot be promised. Melasma is chronic, light treatments can make it worse, and relapse is common. Whether any procedure makes sense is decided by the specialist; the basis is year-round sun protection and creams discussed with a dermatologist.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mg\"><div class=\"mg-service\"><div><span class=\"mg-eyebrow\">Treatment at Melior Clinics<\/span><h2>ELOS Plus pigment spot removal in Tallinn<\/h2><div class=\"mg-chips\"><span class=\"mg-chip\">from \u20ac75<\/span><span class=\"mg-chip\">about 30 min<\/span><span class=\"mg-chip\">1\u20133 sessions<\/span><span class=\"mg-chip\">Stockmann, 5th floor<\/span><\/div><\/div><div><a class=\"mg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/pigmentation-spot-removal\/\">Areas and prices<\/a><div class=\"alt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/n1376880.alteg.io\/company\/1312549\/personal\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online booking<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/prices\/\">All prices<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/categories\/laser-treatments\/\">ELOS Plus treatments<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mg mg-nextwrap\"><h2>Read next<\/h2><div class=\"mg-next\"><a class=\"mg-nextcard\" href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/laser-hair-removal-guide\/\"><small>Season<\/small>Laser hair removal: sessions, pain and cost<\/a><a class=\"mg-nextcard\" href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/skin-boosters-explained\/\"><small>Skin quality<\/small>Skin boosters explained<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mg mg-src\"><strong>Sources<\/strong><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/melasma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DermNet: Melasma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/rosacea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DermNet: Rosacea<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/skin-cancer\/find\/at-risk\/abcdes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Academy of Dermatology: What to look for: ABCDEs of melanoma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24495252\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wat H, Wu DC, Rao J, Goldman MP. Application of intense pulsed light in the treatment of dermatologic disease: a systematic review. Dermatol Surg. 2014;40(4):359\u2013377 (PubMed)<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p>This article is general information and does not replace a consultation. Whether a treatment suits you is decided by a specialist at the consultation. Melior Clinics (Star Company O\u00dc), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn \u00b7 Estonian Health Board licence L04198.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sun spots and broken capillaries usually need 1\u20133 ELOS Plus sessions; a treated spot darkens, then flakes off in 1\u20132 weeks. Untanned autumn and winter skin lowers the risk of burns and new spots. 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