Removal of pigmented skin alterations

To eliminate the skin color changes induced by the abundant melanin formation (hyperpigmentation), we recommend the procedure using laser system that allows for optimal treatment results due to the depth of the light energy penetration and its intensity.

Principle of laser action

Controllable flow of the light energy is directed into the skin layer to be treated. Successful use of lasers in treating pigment pathologic diseases is due to the laser system selectively damaging melanocytes - cells producing pigment melanin – making the skin or its separate areas darker.

Performing the procedure

Not all pigmented formations yield to treatment with laser. To exclude the presence of atypical features, preliminary consultation by oncodermatologist is to be carried out.

Skin is subject to the action of an ultra-sort highly intensive laser pulse. Patient sensitivity to this action is different. Moreover, a pigment may be located at different depths. To achieve an optimum result with minimal complications, a physician performing the procedure increases the density of the applied energy and selects laser parameters optimal for you. Most often it is necessary to perform several procedures with certain time intervals.

In most cases there is no necessity to relieve pains because the procedure is perceived just like a needle prick. Rarely (most often in infants) pain is excluded via anesthesia.

Removal of pigmented skin alterations -

Removal of pigmented skin alterations -

What side effects and complications can arise?

Since skin pigment reacts to laser energy and destructs under its action, in about 10% of patients a temporary and in less than 1% a long-term pigmentation change (skin darkening or whitening) may be expected. The darker is the skin (dark skin type or sun tanning/solarium radiation) by the moment of treatment, the higher is the risk of pigmentation disorder.

Possible side effects and risks of anesthetic methods will be discussed with you before the procedure. The result depends of an individual skin type: for treating white skin with low pigment content, more intensive laser pulses may be applied without any risk.

Before the procedure

It is desirable to avoid excessive UV-irradiation and be protected against UV-irradiation using special sun-protection preparations.

After the procedure

In case of burning, a cooling package may be applied to the treated area.

Do not traumatize the skin (do not scratch or pinch the skin)!

In case of crust formation, do not remove the crusts!

Should any questions arise regarding the procedure, consult your attending doctor and do not undertake anything without his/her recommendations.

Avoid excessive exposure to heat or cold.

To maximize the whitening effect, it is necessary to use special whitening agents after treating the problematic skin area (expiration dates and assortment are to be discussed before and after the procedure).