Regardless of the reasons why the production of melanin by skin cells is disturbed, it is almost impossible to eliminate them with standard peelings or microdermabrasion . Only the removal of pigmented spots by laser is effective. The equipment used during the procedure can be adjusted in such a way as to brighten the areas with melanin accumulation not only in the superficial, but also deep (dermal) layers of the skin.
Laser removal of pigment spots on the face
The device for the performance of the event emits light waves of an established length, to which only melanin is sensitive. Therefore, damage to adjacent areas of healthy skin is excluded.
During the session, a laser with a thin tip (about 4 mm) is alternately delivered to each pigment spot. The radiation of the apparatus destroys the melanin cells in a flash, the power of which is selected in accordance with the depth of the pigment. If the affected areas are too deep, they are recommended to be eliminated gradually, and several procedures will have to be done.
The most painless and effective is the removal of pigmented spots by a neodymium laser, although there are less expensive options for such equipment:
- diode laser;
- CO2 laser;
- ruby laser.
Each of the devices has advantages and disadvantages, but the results of their application are virtually identical.
It is worth noting that after removal of the pigmented spot by the laser, a crust is formed in its place. She leaves on her own for 2-7 days. Speed up the healing of the skin can be, following the recommendations:
- Do not go to the beach, to the solarium 2 weeks before and after the event.
- Going to the street, apply cream with SPF at least 50 units.
- Do not go to the pool, sauna, sauna.
- Avoid any trauma to the skin, including scrubs and peels.
Removal of pigment spots by laser on hands and other areas of the body
To get rid of described defects it is possible and on a neck, a breast, extremities and a trunk. True, in these areas the depth of melanin is large, so several laser procedures will be required.
It is easy to eliminate the risk of new pigmentation if you provide the skin with permanent UV protection - apply special cosmetics, use vegetable oils of a similar action (jojoba, shea).