Laser removal of pigment spots
The treatment of pigmentation is especially applicable in case of:
- pigmentation associated with ageing
- sun-caused pigmentation
- post-traumatic pigmentation
- seborrheic keratoses
- occurrence of freckles
What is pigmentation?
Pigmented stains are a real problem, which causes psychological discomfort to the patient. Pigmentation is very hard to hide and yet even harder to get rid of.
Nonetheless, modern dermatology offers a number of methods that enable removal of pigmented spots once and for all.
One of the main reasons of pigmentation is a problem with the production of melanin in the body. During a prolonged stay in the sun body’s production of melanin in certain parts of the body and face is double or even triple. This causes the skin to develop dark spots that are clearly visible on lighter body and face.
The second most common reason of pigmentation is liver malfunction.
Pigmented spots, which display unusual activity, require an urgent expert consultation. One may never exclude that in some cases excessive growth or darkened stains indicates development of cancer.
Before and After photos
Methods of removing pigment spots in our clinic:
Pigmentation removal with alexandrite laser
The treatment consists of selective absorption of the laser beam by melanin, accompanied by the formation of microthermal treatment zones (MLZ), in which cells with excessive melanin content are destroyed. The procedure itself lasts from 15 to 25 minutes, and significant pigment spots are removed during the course of the treatment, which includes 3-5 sessions 3-4 weeks apart. A thin peel is formed at the site of the laser, which peels off spontaneously after 10-14 days. It is not recommended to use decorative cosmetics, products that contain skin-irritating ingredients, such as acids, alcohol and others. During periods of sun activity, it is necessary to apply a UV-protective cream (grade 30 or 50). Do not visit the sauna, steam room, solarium or swimming pool for 2 weeks after the procedure.
Removal of pigmentation with CO2 laser
Fractional laser thermolysis technology ensures safe correction of both age-related skin changes (wrinkles, loss of elasticity, pigmentation) and scars. During the cleansing process, the laser drills microscopic holes in the skin. This removes (vaporizes) old tissue, including hyperpigmented dead skin. At the same time, regenerative processes are triggered, collagen synthesis is stimulated. Pigment spots lighten or completely disappear, scars on the skin are quickly replaced with new tissue, the skin tightens, becomes firmer and smoother.
Treatment of pigmentation with phototherapy
The basis of phototherapy is the principle of photothermolysis, in which light is applied to pigment spots and absorbed by the pigment, or melanin. This pigment gradually burns off and the skin unaffected by pigmentation remains intact. The uniqueness of this method lies in the fact that the dermatologist regulates the intensity and depth of penetration of the light waves, the duration of action and the interval of the pulses. Another indisputable advantage of phototherapy is that lightening of pigment spots can be observed after the first session. The total number of sessions required to completely remove pigment spots depends on the depth of pigment deposition and its age.
Mesotherapy, Biorevitalization
Injection of special preparations into the inner layers of the skin. These can be herbal extracts, anti-inflammatory preparations, amino acids, vitamins, etc.
