Pigmentation Toning: The Kkeut Clinic's Special Approach

1. A System for Precise and Thorough Treatment

With dedicated one-on-one consultations and ample appointment time, we can provide more precise and focused treatments without rushing.

2. 3 Toning Methods Tailored to Specific Areas

We apply Dual Toning, Fractional Toning, and Basic Toning according to the characteristics of each area. This helps to minimize skin irritation and enhance treatment effectiveness.

3. Minimum 1500 Shots or More, a Standard Based on Clinical Evidence

Based on clinical research indicating a significant pigment response with cumulative irradiation of 1000-1500 shots or more, we apply a minimum of 1500 shots per area as a standard.

4. Systematic Management of Treatment Progress Through Records

Changes in body areas are recorded using before-and-after photographs. Based on this data, we monitor and adjust treatment plans and skin responses.

5. Valuing Our Patients' Time

If you wait for 10 minutes or more, we offer a 5% discount for every 10 minutes of waiting. This goes beyond mere service; it is our commitment and principle to respect your valuable time.

What Makes Kkeut Clinic's Pigmentation Toning Special?

1. Why Precise Treatment is Possible – Our Fundamental Structure is Different

Kkeut Clinic operates with a limited number of patients per day. The director personally conducts one-on-one customized consultations, providing a treatment system tailored to each individual.

Through our ample appointment system, we have created an environment where we can fully focus on each treatment without being rushed.

During treatment, we delicately adjust the irradiation mode, energy intensity, and pattern while monitoring real-time skin reactions. This process allows for accurate and thorough treatment.

2. Minimum 1500 Shots or More – Based on Effective Treatment Dosage

At Kkeut Clinic, when treating pigmentation in body areas, we set a minimum of 1500 shots per area as a standard.

This standard is not merely about reaching a number. It is based on clinical evidence, such as studies by Kauvar et al., Dermatol Clin (2012), which showed a significant pigment response with cumulative irradiation of 1000-1500 shots or more.

Considering the location and depth of the pigmentation, as well as the skin's reaction speed, we meticulously plan and apply an effective treatment dosage.

3. Treatment Progress Managed with Detailed Records

For body areas, it can sometimes be difficult to accurately assess the condition with general diagnostic devices. Therefore, Kkeut Clinic conducts individual before-and-after photographs to carefully observe the progress.

These photographic records are used as important data not only for before-and-after comparisons but also for confirming the skin's response to treatment and adjusting the design of subsequent treatments.

Pigmentation Toning: Kkeut Clinic's Treatment Principles

– A precise treatment that goes beyond simply removing pigment, multi-facetedly inhibiting its creation, transfer, and residual presence.

1. Selectively Targets Melanin Pigment

Using low-output laser toning with a 1064nm wavelength, we precisely target only melanin pigment and irradiate it repeatedly.

Only the pigment is gradually broken down without putting stress on surrounding skin tissues. This can lead to a gradual and even improvement in skin tone.

→ Focus on Melanin Pigment / Minimize Skin Irritation

2. Destroys Only Pigment Without Stimulating Cells

Energy is instantaneously delivered over a very short period of nanoseconds. This ensures that melanocytes, which produce melanin, are not directly stimulated.

Instead, the focus is on destroying only the melanin pigment present within the cells.

→ Reduce the risk of pigment regeneration and minimize skin burden

3. Partially Inhibits Pigment Transfer Pathways

Melanin pigment has the characteristic of moving to the skin surface via pathways called dendrites (dendritic processes).

Laser toning treatment can help reduce the appearance of new pigment on the skin surface by partially inhibiting these pigment transfer pathways.

→ Breakdown of existing pigment + Inhibition of new pigment formation + Mitigation of pigment transfer pathways

Pigmentation Toning: Recommended Treatment Cycle

General cases: We recommend a total of 10 or more treatments, performed at 1-2 week intervals.

Laser toning is a method that repeatedly irradiates low-output energy. Therefore, a single treatment may only result in microscopic breakdown of pigment particles, and

You can usually experience skin changes if you consistently receive 5 to 10 treatment sessions.

The reason for setting treatment intervals between 1 to 2 weeks is to fully account for the time needed for macrophages to process decomposed melanin pigment, and to reflect the skin's natural regeneration cycle (approximately 7-14 days).

To comprehensively manage and maintain your skin tone, it is beneficial to continue treatments at 3-6 week intervals. This is called maintenance toning.

After the treatment is complete, the focus is on preventing re-pigmentation and further enhancing the smoothness of the skin texture.

Pigmentation Toning Treatment Procedure

1. Area-specific diagnosis and treatment plan

We meticulously examine each individual's pigment depth, skin thickness, and sensitivity.

Based on this, we adjust the laser intensity, number of shots, and handpiece to suit the characteristics of each area, planning a customized treatment.

2. Identifying areas for intensive care using a mirror

Together with the patient, we look in the mirror to identify the pigmented areas they wish to improve the most.

For these identified areas, we adjust the treatment plan to allow for more intensive therapy.

3. Laser Toning Treatment (1500+ shots per area)

While based on general toning, we also apply RTP or fractional methods in combination, tailored to the specific characteristics of the skin area.

To minimize skin irritation and ensure sufficient delivery of effects, at least 1500 shots are irradiated per area.

4. Confirmation of treated areas and post-treatment guidance

Immediately after the treatment, we provide detailed explanations of important information, such as the total number of shots.

After confirming the skin's reaction, we also inform you of appropriate post-treatment methods as needed.

7. Progress observation and comparison (if desired)

Body areas have the characteristic of being somewhat difficult to photograph with diagnostic equipment.

If desired, we can take progress photos before and after 5 and 10 treatment sessions for comparison.

Cases where Pigmentation Toning may be considered

1. Individuals concerned about pigmentation in the armpits or bikini line after hair removal treatments

This can correspond to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) caused by repeated irritation after shaving or waxing.

2. Individuals who have developed pigmentation on their buttocks or inner thighs due to their usual sitting posture or wearing tight underwear

If pigmentation has occurred deep into the dermis due to continuous pressure and friction, delicate laser toning treatment may be considered.

3. Individuals whose cleavage or flank areas have darkened due to repeated friction from sportswear or bra straps

Such shallow and widely spread pigmentation can be helped by toning treatment to even out the skin tone.

4. Areas where the skin is thick and pigmentation has persisted for a long time, such as knees, elbows, and ankles

For pigmentation deep in the dermis, combining fractional toning can be beneficial, and gradual improvement can be expected with consistent treatments.

5. Individuals concerned about residual pigmentation from acne marks or acne scars on their back or buttocks

These areas often involve skin texture imbalance along with pigment marks from repeated inflammation, making them suitable for such treatment.

6. Individuals whose body pigmentation concerns are not resolved with only whitening products or home care

In such cases, laser treatment that directly targets melanin pigment within the skin can be considered.

7. Individuals whose body pigmentation concerns go beyond simply ‘wanting to brighten the skin’

and who wish to improve areas that have visibly ‘darkened’.

Rather than overall skin brightness,

when specific areas appear dark or patchy and are a concern,

body toning can be an effective method to address these concerns.

Post-Treatment Precautions

• Washing your face and applying makeup are possible from the day of the treatment. However, we recommend paying special attention to UV protection.
• After the procedure, your skin may temporarily become sensitive, so it is recommended to focus on soothing and moisturizing care.
• After the procedure, some swelling or redness may occur. Most of these symptoms subside naturally over time. You do not need to worry too much. However, if these symptoms persist for several days or longer, it is recommended to visit the clinic for a check-up.