Laser Spot Treatment

We can categorize spots that occur on our skin as follows:

  • Birthmarks
  • Sunspots (Melasma, solar lentigo)
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (spots that occur after skin irritation, such as after eczema or peeling)
  • Freckles

In the treatment of these spots, chemical peeling and laser applications are used in addition to medical drugs. Alexandrite and diode lasers are particularly effective in the treatment of freckles, solar lentigoes, and age spots. Alexandrite laser is applied in 1 or 2 sessions for these types of spots.

Sunlight can cause spots to form on our skin. Q-Switched Nd:YAG lasers are used to eliminate or reduce spots that develop due to sun exposure, hormonal changes (such as pregnancy or thyroid disorders), and medications (such as birth control pills). The carbon-based solution applied before the procedure also acts as a kind of peeling, ensuring more effective results. The treatment protocol consists of 6-10 sessions. These types of lasers target melanin pigment in the dermis without causing any harm to the upper surface, the epidermis. They can be applied year-round, and session intervals range from 1 week to 15 days. Nowadays, most of these spots can be treated.

Many of us have spots that occur either at birth or later in life. Especially when spots on our face affect our appearance, we seek ways to get rid of them. Nowadays, most of these spots can be treated. However, before undergoing spot treatment, it is essential to determine the cause of the spot and whether it is a symptom of an underlying condition.

Laser Spot Treatment What Is Acne and How Does It Form?

Acne is reddish, inflamed bumps that appear on the skin, with defined borders. The cause of their formation is hormonal changes and imbalances. It particularly increases during adolescence when hormone changes and growth occur. Acne can heal on its own after adolescence. Acne that does not heal after adolescence, remains active, or even increases in number may have various causes. These causes include hormonal imbalances, cysts, excessive oiliness of the skin, and problems like goiter. Therefore, it is crucial to consult a doctor without delay after adolescence for persistent active acne to determine the underlying cause of the acne problem for the course of treatment.

Can Acne Be Treated?

Acne treatment is possible, of course, with the correct diagnosis and treatment plan. The first step in acne treatment is medication, followed by laser treatment.

Acne Treatment with Laser

Laser is a widely used treatment tool in aesthetic procedures and treatments. Therefore, various laser systems with different features have been developed for various problems. With advancing technology, laser technology can also be used in skin and active acne treatment.

Laser acne treatment is applied on acne and acne-prone skin. Acne is dried with the heat energy of the laser, skin oiliness, which paves the way for acne formation, is controlled, pores are tightened, and pimples are prevented. With each session, the active acne drying effect, which becomes more effective, treats the acne on the skin, and acne scars that may occur after acne are also prevented, resulting in firmer, blemish-free, radiant, and controlled skin.

How Is Laser Acne Treatment Applied?

Before laser acne treatment, the skin is prepared for surface treatment. Cleaning the skin during the preparation phase is crucial because there should be no scars or makeup residue on the skin for laser rays to be effective. After the skin is clean and dry, laser shots are started at the setting deemed appropriate by the doctor, depending on the degree of the problem. This way, the acne drying and healing triggering effect is initiated.

In Which Areas Is Laser Acne Treatment Applied?

This treatment can be applied in the following areas:

  • Face (forehead, cheeks, chin, cheekbone)
  • Back and other areas with acne and acne scar problems, as determined by a doctor’s examination.

The content of this page is for informational purposes only; be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Content Update Date: 14.12.2022