Spot Treatment With Laser

Which lasers are used in laser spot treatment?

Q-switched Nd YAG lasers, KTP lasers, fractional lasers, and IPL are recommended for sunspots. The results of fractional lasers vary and the possibility of side effects is high. Caution should be used when using fractional lasers to treat spots.

What devices are used to treat spots with lasers and how do they work?

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser

The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser has a wavelength of 1064 nm. Q-switched lasers are lasers whose pulse duration is only a few nanoseconds. Lasers that pulsate in a very short time are effective due to the detonation of the color substance. With such a short pulse duration, only the color substance is damaged and the cells in the surrounding tissue are not affected. Thus, the treatment can be performed without damaging the skin. These types of lasers also have the ability to regenerate the skin. Their effectiveness can be increased if they are used together with methods such as peeling and skin renewal (PRP, Mesolift). The treatment can be performed at intervals of 1-3 weeks, and at least 6-10 sessions are recommended. After the procedure, the skin is slightly reddish in color and recedes within half a day.

Carbon peeling

A black colored carbon solution is applied to the spotted areas 15-20 minutes before the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is applied. The carbon substance is absorbed by the sebaceous glands of the skin. Thanks to the carbon solution, the efficiency of the Nd:YAG laser with low color sensitivity increases as the color substance on and under the skin increases. While the laser scans the skin, the carbon particles simultaneously have an exfoliating effect. Carbon peeling can be performed at intervals of 1-3 weeks. It can be combined with other treatments. At least 6-10 sessions are recommended.

KTP Laser

It is the laser that best captures the color substance. However, it cannot reach to the lower tissues of the skin. Therefore, it can be successful for superficial spots. For deep spots, many sessions may be required. IPL: IPL Treatments that involve light systems are used for spot treatments. IPL Systems that are successfully used in spot treatments require more sessions than laser treatments.

Fractional Lasers

Fractional lasers, which regenerate the skin, are used in spot treatments. Although varying success rates are cited for the treatment, there is a high likelihood that they will increase reactive spot formation. Therefore, fractional laser treatment should be avoided when treating spots on sensitive, red, and dark-skinned skin.

For which spots is spot laser treatment used?

Laser spot treatment can be used alone or in combination with other methods for sun spots, freckles, age spots, skin tags and birthmarks.

How many sessions are required for laser spot treatment?

The number of sessions for laser spot treatment depends on the type and depth of the spot and the person's skin texture. While a superficial freckle recedes in a single session, a deep freckle may require 2-4 sessions. Birthmarks may require 10-15 treatments. Melasma-style sun spots may require 8-10 applications. Intervals between sessions for spot treatments average 2 to 8 weeks.

What should I consider when treating spots with a laser?

Spot treatment should be performed by an experienced dermatology specialist. A sunscreen must be used during the treatment, and if the doctor deems it necessary, the treatment should be continued with an anti-spot cream.