Lentigo laser treatment, you can expect improvement within a short period.

Lentigo concerns can be reduced with an efficient approach.

For dark and distinct lentigos, a 532nm Nd:YAG laser is primarily used for precise removal.

Afterward, for remaining pigment or faint lesions, an Er:YAG Erbium YAG laser can be additionally used to promote improvement.

In most cases, satisfactory results can be achieved with 2-3 treatment sessions, but individual differences may occur.

Through precise diagnosis and planning, we help reduce the burden of unnecessary repetitive treatments and proceed with treatments in an efficient manner to achieve desired improvements.

Lentigo treatment can expect skin improvement through a careful approach and professional procedures.

Reasons for focusing on the meticulousness of treatment

We prioritize the quality of treatment and ensure sufficient focus by adjusting the number of patients seen per medical staff member per day.

This is an intentional limitation of the number of people to ensure in-depth focus on treatment, aiming to dedicate sufficient time to each individual.

This approach helps provide meticulous explanations at every stage, from consultation to treatment and aftercare, and enables the creation of personalized plans. It creates an environment where we can delicately observe skin conditions and responses and reflect them in treatment.

As a result, the precision of treatment is enhanced, allowing for meticulous care that considers individual skin characteristics, rather than merely repetitive procedures.

We approach treatments by focusing on the individual's skin improvement rather than time. It is our principle to genuinely approach each patient's skin condition.

Treatment settings tailored to individual skin conditions

We adjust detailed laser settings such as spot size, pulse energy, and fluence, comprehensively considering the patient's skin tone, lesion size and depth, and skin reactivity.

For instance, if the skin tone is light and the pigmented lesion is shallow, we precisely irradiate with a small spot size and high energy. Conversely, for skin prone to hyperpigmentation, treatment can be performed while reducing the burden through output adjustment.

These delicate settings can enhance the precision of treatment even when using the same laser equipment, and contribute to achieving desired improvements

important considerations.

Considerations for the post-treatment recovery process

The 532nm laser induces a rapid response, so crust formation or temporary redness may appear after treatment. Therefore, meticulous skin regeneration and UV protection management are essential.

When undergoing 532nm laser and additional Erbium YAG laser treatments, individual patients may have different pain sensitivities. Considering this, the use of anesthetic cream is determined during pre-consultation, and after treatment, cooling and Jau-ungo modeling packs are used to help soothe the skin.

Furthermore, DuoDERM is kept available within the medical facility for skin recovery and protection from UV rays.

Customized treatment considering not only lentigos but also overall pigmented lesions

Many people who visit for lentigo removal often have other dermal pigmented lesions like melasma in addition to lentigos.

While it is important to focus solely on lentigo removal, we also anticipate a desire to improve overall uneven pigmented lesions.

Through in-depth consultation with the patient and diagnostic equipment, we analyze facial pigmented lesions and jointly discuss and decide on the treatment direction, such as whether to target only epidermal pigments or consider overall pigment improvement.

This helps you achieve a clearer and brighter skin tone.

Causes of Lentigo Formation

Generally, solar lentigo is a flat, brown pigmented lesion that develops from UV exposure and the skin aging process.

This refers to a condition where pigment excessively accumulates in specific skin areas due to the overactivation of melanocytes.

If continuously exposed to UV radiation, melanin production continues,

Furthermore, as one ages, the skin's regenerative capacity and pigment processing ability decrease, leading to pigmented lesions gradually becoming darker and wider.

They are typically observed on the face, back of the hands, and arms, characterized by clear borders and a dark brown color.

Positional characteristics of lentigo lesions

Solar lentigos primarily appear confined within the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

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

This leads to a pattern where melanin pigment is concentrated and accumulated in specific areas.

Histologically, lentigos do not penetrate the dermis but remain as an excessive deposition of melanin pigment within the epidermis.

Compared to surrounding healthy skin tissue, the borders are often relatively distinct.

Due to these characteristics, they can respond well to treatments targeting the epidermal layer, such as Q-switched 532nm lasers.

The target for this procedure differs from melasma or mixed pigmented lesions that affect the dermal layer.

532nm Laser Wavelength

The 532nm wavelength is a green-spectrum wavelength with a high melanin absorption rate. It specifically delivers energy to pigmented lesions that primarily occur in the epidermal layer of the skin.

The 532nm laser, typically operating in Q-switched mode, instantaneously delivers high-power energy in very short nanosecond pulses. This is designed to effectively destroy only pigment particles while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

The short pulses emitted are selectively absorbed by melanin, converting into thermal energy, while also inducing a photomechanical effect. Through this dual action, melanin particles are finely broken down.

Some of these broken-down pigments naturally shed along with the tiny scabs that form after the procedure. The remaining particles are absorbed by macrophages in our body and gradually expelled through lymphatic circulation.

Through this pigment removal process, you can experience the visible dark spots (lentigines) gradually fading or disappearing. Procedure results may vary depending on the individual.

Lentigo Removal Procedure

This laser wavelength is effectively utilized in lentigo procedures.

The successful outcome of a procedure is not solely determined by the choice of wavelength.

An integrated treatment plan, encompassing accurate diagnosis and patient-tailored procedure settings, is necessary.

When such a comprehensive approach is taken, it can lead to results that enhance procedure satisfaction.