Lentigo Spot Removal Laser

Lentigo Laser Treatment: A Fast Approach to Skin Improvement

Lentigo treatments are generally completed within a short period.

We primarily use a 532nm Nd:YAG laser to specifically target clear and dark lentigo lesions.

If needed, an Er:YAG (Erbium-YAG) laser can be used for meticulous care of even the faintly remaining pigmented areas.

Most cases see the completion of the improvement process within 2 to 3 sessions.

With an accurate diagnosis and a corresponding treatment plan, we can minimize unnecessary procedures, allowing you to expect a brighter skin tone in a relatively short period.

Lentigo treatments are tailored to each patient's skin condition, aiming to improve symptoms.

Our Operating Policy for Meticulous Care

Our medical team limits the number of patients seen per day to enhance the quality of each treatment.

This measure ensures that each individual patient receives ample time and attention.

From consultation to treatment and aftercare, we create a personalized plan for each patient and explain it in detail. This also allows us to meticulously monitor changes in your skin condition.

Through this, we enhance the precision of our treatments, striving for sincere medical care rather than perfunctory consultations.

We strive to allocate sufficient consultation time to focus on each patient's skin.

Customized Laser Settings for Individual Skin Characteristics

We comprehensively assess your skin tone, the size and depth of the lesion, and your skin's reaction to adjust laser settings such as spot size, pulse energy, and fluence.

For example, for individuals with fair skin and shallow pigmentation, precise treatment is possible with a small spot size and high energy. For skin prone to hyperpigmentation, we can adjust the output to reduce the burden of recovery.

This detailed customization is a crucial factor that enhances treatment precision and allows for positive outcomes, even when using the same laser equipment.

This is a vital aspect of our medical care.

Individualized Post-Treatment Skin Recovery Care

While 532nm laser treatment offers promising rapid results, it may lead to small scabs or temporary redness afterward. Therefore, regenerative care and sun protection are essential.

Each patient may experience varying degrees of discomfort during 532nm laser or secondary Erbium-YAG laser treatments. Accordingly, the use of anesthetic cream is decided during a prior consultation, and after the procedure, we soothe the skin with cooling and calming packs.

We provide DuoDERM to aid in rapid recovery and protect the treated area from UV rays.

Treatment Plans Covering Not Just Lentigo, But Overall Pigmentation Concerns

It's common for patients seeking lentigo treatment to also have dermal pigmentation lesions like melasma.

While treating only lentigo is an option, many patients wish to improve the overall mottled pigmentation spread across their skin.

Therefore, through thorough consultation and diagnostic device analysis with the patient, we classify the types of facial pigmentation. We then discuss and determine the treatment direction, whether to focus primarily on epidermal pigmentation or to pursue overall pigment improvement simultaneously.

Through this process, we aim to help patients achieve a generally brighter and clearer skin tone.

Reasons Why Lentigo Occurs

Solar lentigo is known as a flat, brown pigmented lesion that primarily results from a combination of UV exposure and the skin's aging process.

This refers to a condition where melanocytes are excessively activated, leading to an over-accumulation of melanin pigment in specific areas.

Consistent exposure to UV rays causes melanin production to continue without ceasing.

Over time, as the skin's regenerative capacity and pigment processing function decrease, lentigo lesions can become darker and larger in scope.

They typically appear on the face, back of the hands, and arms, usually presenting with clear borders and a deep brown color.

Where Lentigo Lesions Primarily Occur

Solar lentigo tends to be confined primarily to the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

Specifically, melanocytes located in the basal layer of the epidermis become excessively activated due to UV stimulation,

leading to a concentrated accumulation of melanin pigment in specific areas.

From a histopathological perspective, lentigo is characterized by an excessive deposition of melanin within the epidermal layer, without invading the dermis.

It can be observed to form relatively distinct borders with the surrounding normal skin tissue.

Thanks to these characteristics, lentigo lesions can respond well to treatments that primarily target the epidermal layer, such as Q-switched 532nm lasers.

Lentigines located close to the epidermis are distinct from melasma or mixed pigmented lesions deeply seated in the dermis.

Characteristics of the 532nm Wavelength

The 532nm wavelength belongs to the green spectrum and is highly absorbed by melanin pigment. This wavelength can be selectively used to treat pigmented lesions primarily located in the superficial epidermal layer of the skin.

Most 532nm laser treatments are based on the Q-switched method. This method is designed to instantaneously deliver high-energy pulses in a short duration of only a few nanoseconds, selectively destroying pigment particles while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

When this short pulse energy is absorbed by melanin pigment, it transforms into thermal energy. This creates a photomechanical effect, causing melanin particles to fragment into tiny pieces.

Some of these fragmented pigments appear as small scabs and naturally fall off. The remaining pigment fragments are processed by macrophages and can be expelled from the body via lymphatic circulation.

Through this process, as the destroyed pigments gradually disappear, you can expect the visible lentigo lesions to lighten in color or show overall improvement.

Lentigo Removal Treatment

While lasers can be one effective method for treating lentigines,

positive treatment outcomes are not solely determined by selecting a specific wavelength.

It is essential to accurately diagnose each individual's lentigo condition and establish a comprehensive treatment plan that includes customized settings tailored to their specific needs.

Through this process, our medical team will wholeheartedly work with you to help you achieve better treatment results.