Laser Pigmentation Treatment — What Is It?
Laser Pigmentation Treatment uses Q-switch or pico lasers to target excess melanin in skin, breaking up pigment that the body then naturally clears. Effective for sun spots, age spots, freckles, and some melasma cases.
Who Is It For?
- Sun spots and age spots
- Freckles (if undesired)
- Some types of melasma
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Lighter skin tones (safer)
Treatment Process
1
Skin analysis
Pigmentation type and depth assessed.
2
Preparation
Cleansing; cooling.
3
Laser pass
Targeted laser pulses on pigmented spots.
4
Healing
Spots may darken before flaking off in 1-2 weeks.
When Does The Effect Show?
Visible improvement after 1-3 sessions for sun spots; melasma needs ongoing management.
Aftercare Instructions
- SPF 50+ daily
- Don't pick at flaking spots
- No harsh products for 1 week
- Hydrate
Risks and Side Effects
Pigmentation reactions possible:
- Brief darkening then flaking off
- Hyperpigmentation in darker skin (caution)
- Hypopigmentation (rare)
- Mild crusting
Frequently Asked Questions
1-3 for sun spots; melasma is ongoing.
Effective combined with topical and skin-care, but melasma can recur.
With caution — risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
For sun spots: yes if SPF maintained. Melasma can recur with sun/hormones.
Mild snapping sensation; tolerable.