Skin rejuvenation in Geneva

A pigment laser session is usually performed to treat pigment spots on the skin, which can be caused by genetic predisposition, hormonal causes such as pregnancy or oral contraception, or sun exposure. Pigment lasers can work similarly to a hair removal laser, by targeting pigment in the skin and breaking it up to remove it. Pigment laser sessions can be very quick and last between 5 and 30 minutes, depending on the surface to be treated. It is important to see a specialist to diagnose brown spots and ensure that it is not malignant melanosis. It is generally not necessary to use a local anesthetic cream during the treatment session, but the patient may feel a superficial burn and small scabs may appear after the treatment.

Laser pigmentation removal is a cosmetic treatment that involves removing pigment on the surface of the skin through the body’s lymphatic system. It takes an average of 4 to 6 weeks for the body to process the pigments and several treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired results. [For most patients, treatment is done every 4 to 8 weeks. The results of laser pigmentation removal are permanent, but various factors such as aging, hormonal changes, or UV exposure can stimulate new hyperpigmentation. [It is important to get an accurate diagnosis from a doctor and understand the cause of the pigmentation in order to establish an optimal treatment plan.

A pigment laser session works by emitting a specific wavelength of light that is absorbed by dark pigments in the skin, such as melanin. The light from the laser creates heat, which selectively damages or destroys pigment cells to reduce hyperpigmentation. Lasers for pigmentation can be used to treat a variety of pigmentation types, including age spots, sun spots, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and vascular birthmarks. Lasers are considered one of the most effective options for treating hyperpigmentation.