[Lentigo Target] Lentigo Laser

Differentiator 1: Laser Treatment for Lentigo Improvement with Short-Term Procedures

Lentigo management can be completed within a relatively short period.

Here, we primarily use a 532nm Nd:YAG laser to delicately manage dark and distinct lentigines.

Only if deemed necessary, an Er:YAG (erbium-YAG) laser may be used secondarily to care for any remaining faint pigmented areas.

In most cases, the management process is completed with approximately 2-3 sessions.

Based on accurate diagnosis and planning, we aim to reduce the burden of unnecessary repeated procedures and promote improvement within an efficient timeframe.

Lentigo care offers the possibility of skin changes through a personalized approach.

Differentiator 2: An Environment for Meticulous Care

Here, we focus on the meticulousness of the procedure process by adjusting the number of patients seen per doctor per day.

This is our operational policy to dedicate sufficient time and focus to each patient. We adjust the number of appointments to ensure personalized treatment.

Through this approach, detailed guidance and individualized treatment plans are established throughout the entire process, from consultation and procedure to post-care. We ensure ample time to carefully observe and consider each patient's skin condition and response.

Through this, we aim to enhance the precision of our procedures and provide meticulous care that considers the unique characteristics of each individual patient.

Here, we take our time to focus on each patient's skin during treatment. We strive for improvement through an individualized approach for each person.

Differentiator 3: Customized Settings Considering Individual Skin Characteristics

Considering various factors such as the patient's skin tone, lesion size and depth, and skin reactivity, we meticulously adjust the laser's spot size, pulse energy, and fluence values.

For example, for fair skin with shallow pigmented lesions, we perform precise treatments with a small spot size and appropriate energy. For skin prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, we delicately adjust the power to minimize the risk of side effects.

This detailed setting process is an important consideration that can affect the precision of the treatment results and the patient's perceived improvement, even when using the same laser device.

This is a key factor.

Differentiator 4: Post-Procedure Recovery Management

As the 532nm laser acts quickly on the lesion, scabbing or temporary redness may occur after the procedure. Therefore, regenerative care and UV protection are essential.

Each patient's pain sensitivity to 532nm laser or secondary erbium-YAG laser treatment may vary. Accordingly, the decision to apply anesthetic cream is made during a pre-consultation, and after the procedure, cooling treatment and a Jaungo modeling mask are used to soothe the skin.

DuoDERM is provided in-clinic to aid in the recovery process and protection from UV rays.

Differentiator 5: Personalized Treatment Considering Overall Pigmentation Alongside Lentigines

Many patients who come for lentigo removal also have dermal pigmentation, such as melasma, in addition to lentigines.

Rather than simply targeting lentigines, patients may have expectations for improving overall facial pigmentation.

Through detailed consultation with the patient and utilizing diagnostic equipment, we identify the types of facial pigmented lesions. Based on this, we discuss and decide on the treatment direction together, whether to focus on epidermal pigmentation or aim for overall pigmentation improvement.

Through this approach, patients can expect a noticeable brightening of their skin tone.

Lentigines: How Do They Develop?

Solar lentigo is a flat, brownish pigmented lesion that primarily results from the combined effects of UV exposure and the natural aging process of the skin.

It refers to a condition where melanocytes become overactive, leading to an accumulation of melanin pigment in specific areas.

Continuous exposure to UV radiation can persistently stimulate melanin production,

As we age, the skin's regenerative capacity and pigment processing function decline, which can cause lentigines to darken further or spread wider.

They primarily appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, back of the hands, and arms, characterized by distinct borders and a dark brown color.

Primary Locations of Lentigines

Lentigines (solar lentigines) tend to occur primarily in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

Specifically, melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis become excessively activated due to UV stimulation,

leading to a concentrated accumulation of melanin pigment in specific areas.

Histologically, lentigines do not penetrate into the dermis; instead, they are characterized by an excessive deposition of melanin pigment within the epidermis.

Relatively distinct borders can be observed when compared to surrounding healthy skin tissue.

Due to these characteristics, lentigines tend to respond relatively effectively to laser treatments targeting the epidermis, such as Q-switched 532nm lasers.

These lesions exhibit different characteristics from melasma or various forms of hyperpigmentation that affect the dermal layer.

532nm Laser Wavelength

The 532nm wavelength is a green wavelength with a high absorption rate for melanin pigment. It primarily targets pigmented lesions located in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

Typically, the 532nm laser is used in a Q-switched mode. This involves delivering high energy during a momentary period in short nanosecond pulses, helping to selectively destroy pigment particles without damaging the surrounding skin.

These short, instantaneous pulses are selectively absorbed by melanin and converted into thermal energy. Simultaneously, a photomechanical shock occurs, causing the melanin particles to break down into micro-fragments.

Some of these finely fragmented pigments form tiny scabs and naturally fall off, while the remaining portion is processed by our body's macrophages and expelled through the lymphatic system.

As the destroyed pigment is gradually eliminated from the body, you can expect noticeable lentigines to progressively lighten or fade.

Lentigo Removal Treatment

While specific laser wavelengths are very useful for lentigo removal,

simply choosing the appropriate wavelength may not always yield sufficient results.

An integrated treatment plan encompassing various factors is necessary, including accurate lesion diagnosis and customized treatment settings tailored to each individual's skin condition.

When this delicate approach is implemented, more satisfactory improvements can be achieved after the treatment.