Laser Removal/Reduction of Benign Hyper-Pigments

 

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Our laser machine using long-pulsed Alexandrite crystal of 755-nm wavelength can be used to remove/reduce some cases of hyperpigmentation disorders that are flat greyish, brownish and/or blackish in colors that are located in epidermis layer but not deeper, such as freckles, sunspots and age spots. Only skin colours of Fitzpatrick I, II, III can be safely treated.

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Results or efficacy depend on colours, sizes and depths of the pigments to be treated.

Recurring is highly possible because this procedure is only cosmetic approach, which does not remove your root cause.

 

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This procedure is NOT suitable for treating:

-- skin colours of Fitzpatrick Type IV and darker 

 

-- not much contrast or difference between the colours of skin and pigments to be treated

-- post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

-- raised hyperpigments, such as moles

-- flaky hyperpigments, such as actinic keratosis / solar keratosis

-- itchy hyperpigments - Please consult medical doctors for this.

-- birthmarks

-- pigments associated infections, such as tinea versicolor, pityriasis, mycosis fungoides and etc.

 

-- hypopigments 

-- Chemical peels & IPL can also be used to treat benign hyperpigment

-- For smaller sizes of pigments and/or pigments that locate in deeper layers, Q-Switched and/or Picosecond lasers are more effective because they emit much shorter pulse widths for targets with smaller sizes.

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The key to get the best value for your money, the optimal result, and for your safety is to strictly follow the instructions below.

Before booking,  please contact us to discuss about your health information if you have at least one of the following health conditions:

This treatments aren't for everyone. Please click here to see the list.

-- People with the following health conditions must avoid this treatment: active skin disease, immunosuppression, implanted Pacemakers, lack of skin/temperature sensation, keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring, history of skin cancer, during hormonal therapy or any infectious diseases.

-- A certificate from your doctor is required before commencing this treatment when you have suffered from at least one of the following health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy, moles in area to be treated, metal implants in body (eg birth control IUD, metal staples in the chest, screws, pins or plates to repair broken bones or etc.), haemophilia, pregnancy, trying to conceive, during breastfeeding, on blood thinning medications or recovering from a recent operation (of less than 6 months).

-- A certificate from your medical doctor is required before I can treat any of your pigments to prove that you have had those areas checked and they are not cancerous.

It is important that the correct diagnosis has been made by MD prior to the treatment to avoid mistreatment of skin cancers.

-- Avoid any laser treatments when your skin is still inflamed or sensitive, such as from recently exfoliation, scrubbing, chemical peeling and etc. 

-- This long-pulsed laser cannot treat tattooed areas & permanent makeup, but QS & PS lasers can be used to remove these.

-- Photosensitivity can be induced by your genetic inheritance and/or certain substances.

Increased photosensitivity to light therapies, including this procedure, can occur when taking certain substances. In the present & in the last 6 months, have you been using the following substances? (Click here to see non-exhaustive list)

The list are examples of photosensitising/photosensitive substances that can induce photosensitivity and can make your skin sensitive to light including laser light and sunlight.

These substances are some medications, herbals, supplements, vitamins and/or cosmetic products (either via ingestion, topical application, inhalation and/or injection) you are currently using and/or you have been using within the last 6 months. 

Exposure to light, these medication may induce hyper-, hypo-pigmentation, dermatitis, blister or burn.

Laser can be performed when clients stay off such medication for at least its 1/2 life or longer when it is out of their body system.

Clients are advised to consult their medical doctors before stop their medications. 

Clients are also advised to stay off such medication 7 days after each light-based therapy.

*** Please inform us of any changes of your health condition and medications when booking and before the treatment session. ***

 

 

BEFORE COMING TO EACH APPOINTMENT:

- For pain management during the treatment:

either one of these or both:
1. over-the-counter (OTC) or prescribed short-acting pain relief 
2. numbing cream (click here for info)
 

- Please DO NOT consume any coffee, caffeine or energy drinks for at least 4 hrs before the treatment. This increases your pain level.

- Please wear loose clothing for area you wish to be treated. Clothes made from natural fabric such as cotton or linen are preferred.

- Please have such skin area clean and free from serum, moisturiser, make-up, deodorant, perfume and etc. before starting the treatment and at least 72 hrs after the treatment.

- Please do not wear any metals such as jewellery in the areas you wish to be treated.

- No sunburn, tanning or artificial tanning in the area you wish to be treated.

 

 

DURING THE PROCEDURE:

- Therapist must ensure that client wear the eye protection that is appropriate to the particular laser type being used throughout treatment.

- When light beam hitting your skin, you will feel like a hot rubber-band snap without any lingering pain or heat. But the sensation will cease as soon as the laser pulses stop firing. Your skin should cool down almost immediately. If it feels extremely hot persistently and is not cooling down, you MUST alert your therapist immediately. The heat & pain should go away almost immediately as soon as the pulse stopped & moved away from that treated spot. Any lingering pain or burning sensation can result in overtreatment, such as blisters and/or burn.

- Patch test or trial treatment ($35 for 5 minutes of treatment) is highly recommended for this procedure to manage client's expectation.

 

 

AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

- Few hours after the treatment, your treated hyperpigment will look darker

- Around 48 hrs post treatment, this treated pigment will either crust (scab) away or be removed via your lymphatic system.

DO NOT pick/remove/scratch the scabs. Allow them to fall off naturally. This is nature's way of healing. Interference of scabs can lead to permanent marks (scarring).

Scratching scabs as this will interfere with normal healing and can cause permanent marks (scars).

- Care must be taken 72 hrs following treatment

*** LEAVE THE TREATED AREA ALONE & DO AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE TREATMENT. ***

- For at least 72 hrs following treatment, instead of DO NOT WASH, please wash your face or other treated area SUPER gently by tapping & NOT rubbing

- Aviod excessive heat/sweating and anything that raises body temperature for first 72 hours after the procedure. Cold or Lukewarm shower (& Avoid HOT baths/showers)

- Do not exercise for at least 72 hrs after the treatment.

- Avoid sources of friction and rubbing on treated area for 72 hours after the procedure. Please wear loose clothing. Do not wear tight/chafing cloths.

- To prevent infection, the treated area should not be exposed. No swimming, saunas, hot baths and contact sports until the treated area is healed.

- Treated areas can be covered with certain types of bandage or wound dressing. Ensure the wound dressing is non-stick and gentle in order to prevent further trauma of the treated skin during dressing removal/change.

- Please wear sunblock at all time. But at least 72 hrs after the treatment, apply this carefully & DO NOT rub the area.

Mineral or physical sunscreens (those containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as main ingredient) are better than those containing other chemicals or organic compounds. The reason is that mineral sunscreens reflect sunlight, blocking it from absorption into our skin, whereas other sunscreens allow light to absorb into our skin.

 

- About 72 hrs after the treatment you can resume your regular routine.

- Avoid sun exposure at least 4-6 weeks before and after each procedure.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

- Multiple sessions may be required, minimum 4-6 weeks apart between each session.

- Trial treatment ($35 for 5 minutes of treatment) is highly recommended for this procedure to manage client's expectation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR SERVICE CHARGES:

FREE initial consultation without any treatments/procedures.

Minimum charge per session is $35 for first 5 minutes,
then it is $4 per minute.

 

15% discount is applied for a session of at least 15 minutes or longer.

 

For examples:

$35 for a treatment session of 3 minutes
$35 for a treatment session of 5 minutes
$55 for a treatment session of 10 minutes <= [= 35 + (4x5)]
$63.75 for a treatment session of 15 minutes <= [= 35 + (4x10)] x 0.85
$80 for a treatment session of 20 minutes <= [= 35 + (4x15)] x 0.85
$114.75 for a treatment session of 30 minutes <= [= 35 + (4x25)] x .85

If you find cheaper price for this service elsewhere within 25 km radius, we will provide price match guarantee for this treatment but the competitor's offered price must be valid at the time of your treatment appointment, and we will need to validate this.

For full info regarding our payment terms & conditions, please click here.

 

 

 

 

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