Laser removal of dark spots
Laser removal of dark spots is a non-invasive and, above all, effective method of removing skin spots from various parts of the body.
The procedure is most often chosen by people who are unable to get rid of unsightly hyperpigmentation with available brightening cosmetics and acid peels. Laser removal of hyperpigmentation gets rid of stubborn spots, as well as evens out skin tone.
About the procedure – Laser removal of dark spots
Laser removal of dark spots. Discoloration is the result of a disturbance in the melanogenesis process, which is responsible for the production of skin pigment. Their cause can be hormonal or genetic. In addition, hyperpigmentation can be caused by overexposure to UV rays or inflammation. Sometimes discoloration can be removed with special cosmetics. However, for many people, the only way out is to use laser discoloration removal treatment. Laser discoloration removal is a procedure that involves brightening and evening out the skin pigment. It is most often performed on places that are difficult to hide, i.e. around the face, neck and décolleté. A direct indication for laser removal of discoloration is:
- Freckles
- Melasma
- Hyperpigmentation
- lentigines,
- pigmentation disorders,
- shallow pigmentation lesions,
- deep and intense pigmentation lesions.
What does the procedure look like? Laser removal of dark spots
Laser discoloration removal is a non-invasive, painless procedure that does not require convalescence. During it, only a gentle warmth is felt, so it does not require the use of local anesthesia. The treatment time is about 15-30 minutes. A laser is used to perform the procedure, the energy of which is absorbed by the melanin present in the pigmentation lesions. As a result of the laser, cells that contain excess of this pigment are destroyed and removed. The laser treatment is very precise, which means that it does not damage healthy skin near discoloration. Redness may appear immediately after the procedure, but it will disappear after a few hours. Importantly, initially the discoloration will begin to darken, but after a few days the exfoliation process will begin, as a result of which the treated area will become lighter and healthier, and the discoloration will disappear. To completely get rid of discoloration, 3-5 treatments are usually needed, although for larger lesions it may be necessary to perform 10 sessions with the use of a laser. The exact treatment plan is determined individually during consultation with a doctor.
Who is the treatment dedicated to? Laser removal of dark spots
Laser removal of discoloration is recommended for people who are not able to remove discoloration with brightening cosmetics or peels with acids. The treatment can be used by patients who complain of excess skin discoloration or their intense pigmentation, as well as people who want to get rid of age spots, discoloration resulting from hormonal changes or the effects of photoaging.
Recommendations and contraindications, Laser removal of dark spots
Immediately after laser discoloration removal, the following should be avoided:
- physical exercise – for about 7 days,
- sauna and hot baths for about – 14 days,
- alcohol-based soaps and tonics.
- active inflammatory skin diseases,
- cancer,
- epilepsy
- connective tissue diseases,
- psoriasis or vitiligo,
- uncontrolled diabetes,
- tendency to abnormal wound scarring,
- fresh, about a month-old tan,
- taking photosensitizing drugs and herbs,
- taking isotretinoin within 6 months before the planned surgery,
- taking tretinoin within 2 weeks prior to scheduled surgery. In addition, the procedure is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Effects
The treatment allows for permanent removal of discoloration and lightening of pigmentation lesions that cannot be eliminated with available cosmetics. As a result of the treatment, you can get rid of unwanted spots and freckles, as well as even out the skin tone.
The treatment allows for safe, permanent and painless removal of unsightly discolorations that brightening cosmetics and acid peels cannot cope with. For this reason, more and more women and men who want to enjoy smooth skin with a healthy shade are opting for laser discoloration removal.
The exact price of laser discoloration removal depends on the number of treatments necessary to completely eliminate skin pigmentation lesions. For this reason, the exact cost of the procedure is determined individually during the initial consultation with our specialist.
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