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Removing discolouration

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Laser discoloration removal - what is the procedure like? 

The laser light heats up the dye melanin. As a result of the procedure, discoloration initially darkens, only from the next day the process of peeling takes place - usually lasting about 2 weeks. If the discoloration is very deep, a repetition of the treatment will be necessary after about 4 weeks. It is important to use creams with high UV filters after the discoloration removal procedure.

The types of discoloration we may be dealing with:

  • Cafe Au lait stains - occurring from birth. This is a light brown spot, which differs from the skin because it is darker and has a uniform colour.
  • Freckles - freckles are formed as a result of an increase in the amount of melanin caused by exposure to UV. Freckles - freckles are formed as a result of an increase in the amount of melanin caused by exposure to UV. The tendency to their formation cannot be eliminated.
  • Becker's birthmark - it's a melanocytic hairy birthmark. They are usually found on the skin of the shoulder or trunk.
  • Mongolian stain - appearing in children of Latin, Asian or black race. It is usually located in the sacral area, but in some cases it disappears.
  • lentigines, sunspot - caused by excessive sun exposure. They usually occur in exposed areas (hands, forearms, face).
  • Polycodermia - occur as a result of excessive exposure of the skin to the sun, these are skin lesions in the form of discolorations or dilated blood vessels, often occurring on the lateral surfaces of the neck and face.
  • Secondary discolouration - caused by various external factors, e.g. traumatic, drug-related, chemical, associated with exposure of the skin to the sun.

Division of discolourations

  • Epidermal - are formed when melanin accumulates in the epidermis.
  • Dermal - formed when melanin accumulates in the dermis.
  • Mixed - otherwise dermal-epidermal.

Laser discoloration removal - contraindications

  • pregnancy,
  • pacemaker,
  • epilepsy,
  • diabetes,
  • some skin diseases such as rosacea, psoriasis,
  • tanning, also solarium 4 weeks before and after the treatment,
  • use of some medications,
  • steroids,
  • some viral changes,
  • photosensitizing medications,
  • retinol creams,
  • some herbs: marigold, St John's wort.

Proceedings before and after laser discoloration removal

Before the procedure: 

  1. At least 4 weeks before the treatment, avoid sunbathing and exfoliating cosmetics.
  2. One week before the planned treatment it is good to give up drinking alcohol.
  3. In case you use: anticoagulants, steroids, photosensitizing drugs, they should be discontinued (if possible) 7 days before the treatment and then they can be used again after 14-30 days after the treatment. After the treatment you cannot use soap, alcohol-based tonics or spirit. Do not irritate the skin with a towel or sponge.

After the procedure:

  1. After the treatment, it is necessary to give up the sauna and hot tub for about 14 days.
  2. Do not sunbathe for four weeks after the procedure.
  3. Refrain from physical exercise up to 7 days after surgery.
  4. If the treatment was carried out on the face it is necessary to buy creams with SPV 50 filter for 4 weeks after the treatment.

 

Laser discoloration removal - effects

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