Modern laser technologies have a wide spectrum of action. Deep knowledge of the mechanism of the laser and the effect that it has on the tissue and cellular level helps to choose the best option for correcting a particular cosmetic problem.
Dermatologist Ursa Fratnik (Urša Fratnik Florijančič) from Slovenia provided information on the best way to remove pigmentation with a laser.
In the article estet-portal.com you can read in detail the recommendations of a qualified specialist in the matter of removal of pigmentation with a laser.
What do we need to consider when removing pigmentation with a laser
U. F: When removing pigmented lesions, we must remember that our goals can vary greatly in terms of etiology and tissue/cellular characterization.
If we have pigmentation such as senile wart (i.e. seborrheic keratosis), we can coagulate and remove it with ablative lasers and use a longer pulse duration.
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But if we decide to treat a very small structure, such as melanocytes and melanosomes, we must use a Q-switched laser.
Therefore, we must use different lasers for different types of pigmentations.
If we are dealing with melasma, which can also appear as pigmentation after childbirth, i.e. hyperpigmentation of pregnancy, we must be very careful not to expose it to excessive thermal influence.
The most reliable lasers in this case are Q-switched lasers.
What are the complications of laser therapy
U. F:Melasma is a very risky condition and by using the wrong lasers or the wrong parameters we can aggravate it and make it difficult to treat.
Also, by non-directional use of the laser or cooling, we can cause scarring. For example, with vascular treatment and insufficient cooling of the surrounding tissue, we can cause scarring, which can also be absorbed in deep peels with ablative lasers.
Frost effect when using Q-switched laser system
Too much heat or too long healing time after skin repair can lead to hyperpigmentation.
If you are doing deep facial laser peels, be sure to follow an anti-herpetic regimen to prevent a herpetic flare-up, which prolongs healing time and eventually also leads to scarring.
Pigmentation is an actual problem and affects different parts of the body. Highly qualified application of laser technology allows you to successfully deal with pigmentation.
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When treating pigmented lesions, we have to remember that our targets can differ a lot in terms of etiology and tissue/cellular caharacteristics. If we have a pigmentation like senile verruca (ie seborrhoic keratosis), we can coagulate and ablate it with ablative lasers and longer pulse durations. But if we decide to treat some very small structure, like melanocytes and melanosomes, we have to use the Q-switched laser.
Therefore, we have to use different lasers for different types of pigmentations.
If we are dealing with melasma, which can also manifest as postbirth pigmentation ie pregnancy hyperpigmentation, we have to be very carefull not to aggregate it. The safest lasers in this case are the Q-switched lasers.
What are the complications of laser therapy
UF:Melasma is a very risky pathology and by using the wrong lasers or wrong parameters we can aggravate it and it is very difficult to treat it after. Also by inapropriate use of a laser or cooling, we can induce scarring. For example, when treating vessels and not sufficiently cooling the surrounding tissue we can induce scarring, which can also be absorbed when performing to deep peelings with ablative lasers. Too much heat deposition or a too long healing time after skin resurfacing can result in hyperpigmentations.
If you perform deep peelings with a laser on the face it is mandatory to perscribe an antiherpetic regimen in order to prevent a herpetic outbreak which would prolong the healing time and eventually also result in scarring.