Lasers have proved to be very effective in lightening and removing the dark pigmentation spots and patches that come with over sun exposure and generally with age the laser treatment will also help to tighten and firm the skin please note that a few treatments will often be necessary to achieve optimum results normally 2 6 depending on the individual skin condition and that laser pigmentation treatment is not suitable for darker skin type 6 a darkening of the pigmentation should be seen im