Skin spot and tattoo removal with Q-Switched laser

Type of treatment

laser
Duration of treatment

variable
Duration of result

permanent

Description

Pigmented senile and solar lesions are skin spots that originate with the passage of age, especially on the lesions of the body most exposed to sunlight. Do you need a skin spot or tattoo removal? Read more.

Other skin spots, on the other hand, have a different origin and can also be present at birth or appear following pregnancy. Q-Swithced laser technology is capable of generating very short duration pulsed laser emissions that selectively interact with skin blemishes, removing them in order to offer fast and effective results.

The Q-Switched laser technology, thanks to very short duration pulses that selectively interact with the skin, offers effective and fast spot removal results. Treatment is selective for melanin. This skin pigment is capable of depositing itself in different ways, giving rise to different spots.

The Q-Switched laser beam allows to destroy the pigment selectively, without damaging any surrounding structures. Q-Switched laser technology is able to treat dark and in some cases even colored tattoos. The number of sessions can be up to a maximum of 6 and depends on the desired degree of lightening, the extension and the type of pigment.

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Indications

This treatment is indicated for people who have skin spots that have been clearly identified as benign by a doctor. The spots must be laser-treatable, such as lentigos, freckles, nevus of itus and ota, melasma and post-pregnancy spots. Hyperpigmentation is therefore defined as a limited darkening of the skin that worsens with sun exposure. Among these:

Sunspots
Age spots
Ephelids
Freckles
Senile or solar freckles
Melasma or chloasma
Post-inflammatory pigmentations
Café au lait spots
Becker’s nevus
Nevus spilus
Telangiectatic matting

The causes of hyperpigmentation of the spots can be various:

The natural aging of the skin
Accumulation of melanin in the epidermis and dermis (hypermelanosis)
Lesions of the vascular walls with degradation of hemoglobin (hyperchromias of blood origin)
Accumulation of carotene due to metabolic, dietary or pharmacological causes (hypercarotenemias)
Tattoos
Drugs (phenothiazines, hydantoin, antimalarials, phenolphthalein, arsenic)
Various systemic and endocrine diseases.

Use

Before a laser tattoo removal treatment, if the doctor considers it necessary, a localized anesthetic cream is applied on the area.

The pulse emission is of very short duration and avoids excessive overheating of the skin and therefore scarring (selective photothermolysis).

The treatment for removing the tattoo and blemishes, being minimally invasive, is not very painful.

During the session it is possible to feel a sensation of discomfort, similar to the snap of a rubber band on the skin or a small pinch that passes within a few moments.

A second treatment must NOT be repeated before 30/45 days from the first session.

Duration

The duration of each session is a few minutes and generally depends on the number and extent of the spots present.

Results

This type of laser treatment results in a whitening of the tattoo and any type of pigmentation, whether they are solar pigmentations, melasmas or chloasmas, followed by a thin crust which in 8-12 days will heal leaving no residual scars.

In the first 24 hours it is useful to apply cold packs avoiding to wet the treated area. In the following days, a moisturizer must be used, even several times a day, avoiding rubbing the area or touching any blisters, to avoid the risk of infection and the formation of scars.

Sauna and swimming pools must be avoided until the skin has fully recovered.

The treated areas must be protected with full sunscreen while the redness usually disappears within a few weeks.

Costs

The cost of a session usually starts from € 150. Depending on the needs and extent of the lesion or tattoo, the cost can vary and the complete treatment can include 3 to 6 sessions.

FAQ

Who is it for?

This treatment is for people who have skin patches that have been clearly identified as benign by their doctor. The spots must be laser-treatable, such as lentigos, freckles, ito and ota nevus, melasma and post-pregnancy spots.

What to do before the treatment?

It is preferable to avoid sun exposure and tanning lamps for at least a month, using high protection filtering sun creams.

How many sessions are required?

This type of treatment may require from one to several sessions depending on the nature of the skin pigmentation.

How long does a session last?

Each session lasts a few minutes and generally depends on the number and extent of the spots present.

Is the treatment painful?

The treatment is practically painless, only a slight tingling is perceived. For the first 10 minutes after treatment, the patient may feel a slight discomfort which will tend to vanish quickly without the need of any type of drug.

What to do after the treatment?

After the treatment it will be possible to notice a redness in the treated area, which will tend to decrease in a few hours. The treated spot may darken for about a week or two. You should avoid applying cosmetics and wetting the treated area with very hot water for two or three days. The patient should protect the treated area with sunscreen for at least 4-6 weeks after treatment.

What results can I expect?

Depending on the type of spot treated, improvement or removal can be observed in variable times from 2 to 4 weeks after each session. The treated areas exposed to sunlight must be adequately protected to delay the formation of new pigmentations.

How does Q-switched laser technology work?

The Q-Switched laser technology, thanks to very short duration pulses that selectively interact with skin blemishes, offers effective and fast results. Treatment is selective for melanin. This skin pigment is capable of depositing itself in different ways, giving rise to different spots. The Q-Switched laser beam allows to destroy the pigment selectively, without damaging any surrounding structures.

Is the Q-switched laser suitable for tattoos?

For the same reason, Q-Switched laser technology is capable of treating black and red tattoos. The number of sessions varies from 1 to 6 and depends on the degree of lightening desired, the extension and the type of pigment.

Can I get a new tattoo on the area that underwent laser treatment?

Yes it is possible but it is necessary to wait at least 4-6 months from the last treatment.

Can I be exposed to the sun?

The treated areas must be protected with full sunscreen and preferably not exposed during the first two weeks after treatment.

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Skin spot and tattoo removal with Q-Switched laser

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