Laser therapy
Laser skin pigmentation removal
- Description of treatment
- Wskazania do zabiegu
- Przygotowanie do zabiegu
- Zalecenia po zabiegu
Description of treatment
Laser skin pigmentation removal is a treatment which effectively and non-invasively removes skin pigmentation and discoloration, evening out skin color and improving its look. The skin becomes rejuvenated, uniform in color, more firm, it looks healthy and young.
During the procedure the energy produced by the laser is absorbed by a pigment, melanin, which receives the energy in the form of heat and is broken into smaller elements. A pigment disintegrated in such a way is removed by the body on its own. The action is selective, as the surrounding melanin-free tissues remain undamaged.
No special preparation is necessary for the laser skin pigmentation removal treatment and any part of the body can undergo the treatment, with the most frequent ones being face, neck, shoulders, cleavage and hands. The treatment can be applied at any age, even in young people.
The patient can return to their regular physical activity as soon as the next day after the procedure.
The number of procedures required to achieve the best effect depends on skin condition, skin type (phototype), the nature of pigmentation, the depth at which the pigment is acumulated, as well as the patient's individual reaction to the laser (the role of immune system).
Laser skin pigmentation removal is a non-invasive and safe method of getting rid of unwanted pigmentation changes, which at the same time lightens the skin, makes the color uniform, and improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
* To achieve the best effects, it is recommended to undergo a series of procedures. Subsequent procedures shall be performed in a series of several procedures depending on the indications and obtained results, keeping the procedures at least 4-8 weeks apart. apart.
* During the first procedure, the laser parameters are individually optimized to obtain the best possible effects.
* Sensations during the procedure are dependent on the individual patient's pain threshold and skin sensitivity.
Indications:
- epidermal and dermal pigmentation
- melasma
- sun-related pigmentation
- post-inflammation pigmentation
- freckles
Contraindications:
- pregnancy and lactation
- active skin diseases in the area to be undergoing the treatment
- skin wounds and cuts
- taking photosensitizing medication (some antibiotics, anti-depressants, retinoids)
- taking photosensitizing herbs (St. John's wort, calendula, slimming teas)
- active acne
Before the procedure
Indications for the patient before the procedure:
- No tanning (sun or tanning salon) for 2-4 weeks before the procedure
- No self tanners for 2 weeks before the procedure
- Don't apply treatments irritating or flaking the skin (peeling), treatments with vitamin A derivatives, for 3-4 weeks before the procedure
- In the case of the following medication: anticoagulants, steroids, photosensitizing, you should stop taking them (if possible) 5 days before the procedure,
- In the case of remedies containing β-Carotene (including oral) you should stop taking/using them 2-3 weeks before the procedure
- In the case of photosensitizing herbs, you should stop taking them 2-3 weeks before the procedure
- In the case of creams containing retinol, isotretinoin, fruit acids etc., you should stop using them 4 weeks before the procedure
- Don't drink alcohol on the day of the treatment
After the procedure:
- Keep the area that has undergone the treatment clean
- Protect from accidental damage by clothes, if necessary wear protecting dressing
- If the dry skin starts to flake, let it regenerate naturally, don't scratch, rub, peel or apply other flaking treatments
- No tanning 4 weeks after the treatment (both naturally as well as in a tanning salon)
- Protect the skink from the sun for 1 month after the treatment by applying sunscreen with SPF 50+
- Avoid factors causing widening of blood vessels for 4-5 days (physical exercise, sauna, hot baths)
- Avoid smoking tabacco and drinking alcohol excessively
- Avoid swimming in swimming pools
- Apply skin moisturizing medications (2-3 times a day)
- Don't apply remedies which may cause irritation: lightening cream, peeling treatments, toners, products containing glycolic acid or retinoids, soaps or alcohol-based remedies
- In the case of damaged skin avoid applying make-up on the area undergoing treatment for about 4-5 days after the treatment, otherwise make-up can be applied the day after the treatment
- In the unlikely case that scabs should appear on the skin, it may be necessary to apply antibioric ointment, or in the case of strong itchiness, delicate steroid ointments; those medications shall be prescribed by a docto
* In the case of any complications, please consult a doctor immediately.
