Is laser treatment good for melasma?

Laser treatments can be a good option for treating melasma that’s resistant to other treatment options, like skin-lightening agents or chemical peels. Lasers permeate your outer layer of skin, resulting in cell renewal for brighter, more even skin.

How many sessions of Q switch laser for melasma?

Usually, three to four treatment sessions are required to reduce most of the pigment.

What type of laser is best for melasma?

Fractional 1550/1540 nm non-ablative laser therapy is the only laser that has been approved by the FDA for melasma. To minimise the chances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, it is advisable to use lower fluencies, variable pulses and pre-treatment with hydroquinone for4- 6 weeks before laser therapy.

Can Q-switched laser remove brown pigmentation?

The Q-switched laser is used to remove unwanted brown spots, sun freckles, or tattoos from your skin. The laser energy pulse, which is in billionths of a second, releases the pigment into the skin so it can be naturally reabsorbed and disposed of by the body. The laser energy feels like many tiny hot dots on your skin.

Does melasma come back after laser?

There is a very small risk of worsening melasma or increased darkening after laser treatments and even cases where the melasma fades beautifully after laser, it is very much prone to coming back.

What to expect after Q-Switched laser?

Even though there is no downtime associated with Q-switched Nd Yag Laser, your skin might turn a little grey or white for a few minutes after the treatment. People with sensitive skin might even face a little redness in the treated area for some days which is completely normal and nothing to be worried about.

How long does Q-switch laser take to work?

The pigment absorbs the laser energy and gets fragmented within the skin’s tissues, thereby giving you smooth and even skin tone. The laser reaches hard to reach deeper areas where products or peels etc do not reach.It usually takes about 6-8 sessions for the service to work effectively.

Is Q switch laser effective?

Q-SWITCH Laser effectively results in a refreshed appearance, smoothens texture, evens skin tone, reduces pore size and acne scars. It doesn’t affect the outer layer of the skin, so there is no downtime or prolonged healing process, so patient can return immediately to the normal routine.

Does Q switch lighten skin?

The latest in treating uneven skin tone & unwanted pigmentation, Q-switch laser uses a beam of light to break down pigments which are released into the skin and are then disposed off by your body. Through the Q-switch laser treatment the Client can expect lightening or clearing of pigmentation and acne marks.

Does Q-switch laser lighten skin?

How are Q-switched lasers used to treat melasma?

Low fluence Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at 1064nm utilizing the multi-pass technique with a large spot size has been suggested as a modality to treat melasma. Varying degrees of success have been reported but recurrences are common on discontinuing laser therapy.

How does a Q switched laser remove freckles?

The Q-switched laser is used to remove unwanted brown spots, sun freckles, or tattoos from your skin. The laser energy pulse, which is in billionths of a second, releases the pigment into the skin so it can be naturally reabsorbed and disposed of by the body.

Can a Q switched laser remove any type of pigmentation?

A “Q-switched Nd: YAG laser” is one of the most common lasers which removes excess pigments. The laser beams in nanosecond pulses break down excess pigmentation, which is slowly removed by your body’s immune system.

How much does a Q switch laser treatment cost?

Depending on how bad your melasma is the Q-switch laser can cost you from $350 to as much as $800 per session. For the most part there is no pain during this laser treatment other than the feeling of small hot dots hitting your skin.