Laser removal of pigmentation on the body and face in Lviv

Advantages of the laser method of removing pigment spots

• A painless influence on the skin problem areas to destroy excess melanin structures.
• In the process of removing pigmentation on the face or other parts of the body, a specialist has the opportunity to choose and adjust the depth and intensity of laser beam penetration. As a result, healthy tissues will stay intact.
• Limited list of contraindications.
• One area treatment may take from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the degree of the skin darkening.

It is possible to get rid of freckles and other types of pigmentation with a minimal rehabilitation period, and therefore the presented procedure is considered to be quite in demand

Indications

• appearance of “seasonal” freckles on the face and all over the body
• skin discoloration after tanning (negative effect of UV rays on the skin)
• spots on the body, formed after pregnancy, caused by hormonal imbalance
• age pigmentation on the skin of the face and other parts of the body – lentigo
• skin discoloration as a result of allergic diseases, kidney disease (melasma)

Contraindications:

• pregnancy, breastfeeding
• cancer, regardless of stage
• predisposition to the formation of keloid scars
• epileptic seizures
• skin diseases in areas that need to be treated with a laser
• inflammatory processes in the body that provoke fever
• autoimmune diseases
• diabetes mellitus and other progressive chronic diseases.

The procedure of laser removal of pigmentation in the network of Myroslava Novosilska clinics: how it works

To solve the problem and understand how to get rid of pigment spots, first you need to get knowledgeable of the contraindications. Only after that the specialist proceeds with the next important stage – selection of individual operating parameters of the laser device, taking into account the characteristics of each patient.

Patients will be able to learn how to remove pigment spots with a modern laser Harmony XL Pro from the German company Alma. Produced in 2020 this device offers an effective and safe way to treat various skin problems.

The steps of getting rid of pigmentation:

1. First of all, the skin surface is cleaned thoroughly from dust and sebum. If you want to get rid of freckles on the face, then it is important to clean the skin from make-up.
2. Then, the skin is treated with a special coolant – a gel base.
3. Laser beam influence on the problem areas of the skin.
4. At the end of the procedure, the specialist applies a suitable cream mask on the face or uses a regenerating cream.

On the procedure completion, the specialist advises the patient on further actions, gives recommendations on how to care for the treated areas of the body.

Preparation for the procedure of laser removal of pigmentation  in Lviv

To learn how to get rid of pigment spots on the face, you should consult a specialist before the procedure. An important condition for obtaining a positive result is proper preparation for the  procedure.

During the consultation, the doctor decides whether to remove the pigmentation immediately or not. If the pigmentation is present in several areas, it is recommended to first perform photorejuvenation to blur the pigment. Thus, the skin is not burned, and with each next procedure, the defect as if washed away. According to the protocol, you need to perform 6 procedures, the frequency of which varies from 6 to 10 days. After that, you can start removing the pigment.

Therefore, 2 weeks before the scheduled session it is not recommended:

• to sunbathe or visit the solarium
• to carry out procedures of skin chemical peelings
• to use tetracycline antibiotics, sulfonamides, and fluoroquinolones

It is not recommended to visit swimming pools, saunas and baths 3 days before the start of the scheduled procedure.

Reviews prove that laser removal of pigment spots helps to even out skin tone after 1-2 sessions.

The main causes of pigmentation

The causes of pigment spots on the face or other parts of the body are directly related to the increased amount of melanin. The disrupted process of melanin production in large quantities is caused by:

• genetic predisposition
• frequent use of chemical peels to cleanse the skin
• use of certain medications
• constant sunbathing, frequent visits to the solarium
• postacne appearance
• diseases associated with impaired functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, as well as in the presence of other chronic diseases
• age-related changes that affect the skin condition
• hormonal disorders, after pregnancy and childbirth
• skin diseases
• severe body intoxication

Most often, the causes of pigment spots on the hands or face are associated with age-related changes. In women, such problems appear after the age of 35, when there are acute changes in the hormonal background and an increase in the number of melanocytes – skin cells that are responsible for the production of melanin in the body.

How to prevent the appearance of pigment spots on the skin

In order not to search answers to how to whiten the face from freckles or get rid of pigmentation in other exposed areas of the body in the future, follow the next tips:

• Be sure to use sunscreen during a long exposure to the sun (cream with SPF-factor).
• Get tested and examined regularly to be updated on your body state
• Use quality cosmetics and make-up, carefully study its composition

You can get rid of pigmentation with the help of modern laser equipment used by specialists of Aesthetic Medicine Clinic Myroslava Novosilska. The specialists choose proven methods of removal and pigment spots removal using the most powerful laser produced in 2020 – Alma laser Harmony XL pro.