
Discoloration (CPL/ND:YAG)
Laser removal of discoloration is an effective method of eliminating these unattractive changes resulting from excessive melanin production. Laser devices provide a safe, non-invasive, painless and quick way of getting rid of pigmented lesions. They are an excellent alternative to chemical peeling or cryotherapy.
The treatment involves a controlled amount of microdamage to the skin and their precise placement. The laser light heats up the pigment cells and damages them. They are then expelled from the body. After treatment, the pigmentation usually darkens at first, but fades or disappears after about two weeks. Laser therapy is a very effective method of treating discoloration. It allows the precise removal of pigmented lesions and at the same time refreshes and rejuvenates the skin.
After cleansing and degreasing the skin, a beam of light emitted by the laser is directed at the skin.
The light emitted by the laser precisely targets the problem area of the skin where the pigment has accumulated. In this way, lasers only act on the lesion and do not damage the surrounding tissues. Several treatments are necessary to achieve the desired effect. The number of treatments depends on, among other things, the size of the lesion and the intensity of its colour. The individual series are carried out at intervals of several weeks (on average every six weeks).
Laser removal of discoloration is a treatment for people who want to get rid of:
- seborrhoeic discolouration,
- lentigines,
- spots caused by photosensitising medication,
- hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause, taking contraceptives).
Additional indications for laser removal of discoloration include freckles, age spots, acne spots, photoageing, post-inflammatory discoloration and mottled pigmentation.
After laser stain removal, the patient should take care not to irritate the treated area. For the next few days, he must not use soap or cosmetics containing alcohol. He should not undergo any exfoliating treatments, including peels. It is advisable for him to abstain from sunbathing for one month, from saunas and hot baths for two weeks and from exercise for one week. After treatment, the skin should be moisturised several times a day and photoprotection should be applied.
Despite numerous indications and a high level of safety, laser discoloration removal should not be performed in the event of inflammation in the treatment area or an active viral or bacterial infection, connective tissue disease or a lowered immune system. Other contraindications include pregnancy, cancer, use of photosensitising drugs, epilepsy, taking steroids and fresh tan. People prone to scarring, vitiligo and psoriasis should not undergo laser treatment. Electronic/metal implants may also be a contraindication.
It is important to note that any skin lesion that is suspicious to the practitioner cannot be removed by laser. Such lesions should be surgically removed with a margin (reserve) of healthy tissue and then submitted for histopathological examination to exclude melanoma, basal cell carcinoma of the skin or inflammatory infiltrates, among others.
Skin irritation at the surgical site, the use of photosensitisers (vitamin A derivatives, antibiotics of the tetracycline group, St. John’s wort, calendula) are also contraindications to the procedure.
ONE TREATMENT AREA | Price |
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Single ND:Yag/CPL treatment for removal of discoloration on face | from £250 |
Single treatment ND:Yag/CPL removal of discoloration face + neck | from £300 |
Single treatment ND:Yag/CPL removal of discoloration face + neck + décolletage | from £350 |