Skin Whitening with Pico Laser: How is it Possible?

All About Aesthetic Treatment

Aesthetic treatments are a type of cosmetic treatment that improve both the appearance or complexion naturally without any surgery involved. They are designed to rejuvenate and heal the skin, allowing the skin to feel refreshed, as well as combatting any signs of ageing on areas on the face and neck.

There are a wide variety of aesthetic treatments available in Singapore that treat different kinds of skin concerns, However, collagen stimulation is common in aesthetic treatments to allow the treatments to work wonders.

Aesthetic Treatment VS Cosmetic Surgical Treatment

Both aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgery treatment serve the same purpose that allows improving a persons appearance. However, the procedures of each treatment are performed differently.

• Aesthetic Treatment

Aesthetic treatments are treatments that involve no surgery to achieve the finishing result using laser or energy-based treatment involving ultrasound energy, combination of radiofrequency and microneedling or just radiofrequency itself.

Aesthetic treatments carry a lesser risk compared to cosmetic surgery treatments as it does not require to go under the knife and no permanent changes will be made, allowing the downtime to be minimal or none and this also allow patients to reverse back to their original look if they do not like the current appearance, because aesthetic treatments usually last for a number of months before it goes back to its usual look.

• Cosmetic Surgical Treatment

Cosmetic surgical treatments are treatments that require surgery to achieve the desired look that make permanent changes to the look and require a longer downtime for healing. As cosmetic surgical treatments require to go under the knife, anesthesia is commonly used because it is considered as a highly invasive treatment. For example, some would like to achieve a v-shape and slimmer face by needing to shave off the jawbones.

Comparing both types of treatments together, aesthetic treatments are usually highly recommended due to its low downtime and not having the need to risk an unwanted or undesired finishing look.

Can Aesthetic Treatment Treat Uneven Skin Tone?

Other than fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone or dull looking skin can also be a culprit to making a person look older than they actually are because it exposes the imperfections on the skin, leading to noticeable signs of skin ageing.

Uneven skin tone are dark patches on the skin that differs from other areas on the body. These areas usually have a darker complexion than other areas of the body caused by an overproduction of melanin known as hyperpigmentations that result in the formation of flat and dark patches, while a normal amount of melanin produced is known as pigmentations.

Uneven skin tone is a common skin condition that occurs on areas such as the face, neck and arms and the texture can be characterized as rough, bumpy or dry patches on the skin. When uneven skin tone has developed for a certain time, it gradually turns into dark spots like melasma, sun spots, or other pigmented conditions.

Hyperpigmentation VS Hypopigmentation

We have heard of hyperpigmentation, how about hypopigmentation?

While hyperpigmentation is when certain areas of the body are darker than the other parts due to an overproduction of melanin, hypopigmentation occurs when there is a decreased amount of pigmentation or melanin produced on some parts of the body that appears as white patches.

What are the Types of Hyperpigmentations?

• Freckles appear as small, flat and brown spots that are clustered together and usually found on skin areas that are exposed to the sun like the face, shoulders, arms or hands. An overproduction of melanin where the pigment gives off its colour is the culprit to the growth of freckles.

• Sun Spots, Age Spots or Liver Spots also known as hyperpigmentations, are more commonly found on people in their 50s, caused by sun exposure. Because the ultraviolet (UV) rays can speed up the melanin production and lead to the melanin from clumping up and resulting in the appearance of sunspots, age spots or liver spots.

• Melasma is a cause of an overproduction of melanin on the body areas that are exposed to the skin that appear as brown or grey patches.

• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) developed when the skin has healed from an injury such as burn, acne marks and other kinds of inflammation. Leading to an overproduction of melanin responsible for providing skin colour.

• Nevus of Ota appear as a blue-grey colouration commonly found on the face area. A type of melanocytic nevus that is caused by an increased number of melanocytes also known as a type of cells responsible for skin pigmentation.

• Horis Nervus appear as dark patches on the skin caused by an overproduction of melanocytes.

What is the reason leading to Skin Pigmentation?

• Sun Exposure is a common cause for skin pigmentations because the ultraviolet (UV) rays can stimulate the melanin production in the skin that results in a darker skin tone.

• Medications like birth control pills, treating thyroid or ovarian problems can actually cause triggers to melasma, leading to skin darkening.

• Inflammations can cause temporary increase or decrease of pigments when there is an injury on the skin that is in the process of healing that leads to trauma experienced by the skin.

• Hormonal Changes are commonly seen during pregnancy that can lead to the trigger of melasma that appear as small and dark patches. Skin pigmentations can vary from normal to abnormal range. Abnormal skin pigmentations include vitiligo, albinism, and melanoma.

Vitiligo: No melanin produced by the body or a minimum amount of melanin that the body produced which is not enough.

Albinism: No melanin is produced by the body, resulting in pigment-less issues in the skin, hair and eyes.

Melanoma: A type of skin cancer causing skin pigmentation changes.

Are Pigmentations Permanent?

Skin pigmentation varies from person to person and it also changes from time to time. For example, the more exposure to the sun, the amount of melanin produced in the skin can increase and lead to a darker skin tone. Pigmentations may or may not fade away on its own, a pigmented spot on the skin that is a few shades darker than the natural skin colour usually takes around 6 to 12 months to disappear, however, it can also takes up to years for it to go away on its own if the shade is much darker.

Skin Whitening with Pico Laser

Pico Laser is a laser treatment dedicated to treating skin with pigmentation concerns such as acne marks, whitening of skin tone, removal of unwanted tattoo, as well as minimizing pores and boosting skin texture and radiance.

Pico Laser is beneficial for the skin including:

• Pigmentation and Acne Marks Reduction using short pulses of laser light to the targeted skin areas without causing any damages to the surrounding skin tissues.

• Reducing Pore Size can prevent clogged and congested pores that lead to acne breakouts by reducing the production of sebum.

• Skin Brightening and Skin Texture Improvement releasing short pulses of laser light to break up the pigments into smaller fragments, allowing melanin to fade to achieve a brighten and even skin tone and texture.

What Type Of Skin Concerns Can Pico Laser Address?

Pico Laser treatments are always known for its versatility. It has the ability to treat multiple skin concerns at once, making it a magical treatment to achieve a glowy complexion.

Pigmentation

Pico Laser can target and break down pigmentation concerns such as sunspots, age spots, freckles, and melasma, resulting in a more even skin tone.

Enlarged Pores

Pico Laser treatments promote collagen production and skin renewal, leading to a reduction in the appearance of enlarged pores and contributing to a smoother complexion.

Acne Scars

Pico Laser is known for its efficacy in improving the appearance of acne scars. The lasers energy stimulates collagen production, aiding in the remodeling of scar tissue for smoother skin texture.

Uneven Skin Texture

Pico Laser helps address uneven skin texture by precisely targeting damaged skin layers. The treatment promotes cellular turnover, revealing fresher and smoother skin.

Uneven Skin Tone

Pico Laser can contribute to a more even skin tone by targeting areas of hyperpigmentation, resulting in a balanced and rejuvenated complexion.

Is Pico Laser Suitable For All Skin Types?

As versatile as it is in treating different kinds of skin concerns, it is also as versatile as it is to suit all kinds of skin types.

With its ultra-short pulse durations, Pico Lasers minimize the risk of heat-related complications, making them applicable for individuals with various skin tones and sensitive skin.

Pico Lasers pose a reduced risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, making them a preferred option for those with darker skin.

While the effectiveness and safety of Pico Laser treatments depend on factors like the specific device and the skills of the practitioners, they are designed to be adaptable and accommodating to a broad spectrum of skin types.

How Many Pico Laser Sessions To Achieve Skin Whitening Results?

To achieve a skin whitening result with Pico Laser treatment, this treatment requires an average of 5 to 10 sessions with each session spaced within weeks.

The recommended number of sessions provides an opportunity to address pigmentation at various stages of the growth cycle and allows the skin to recover between treatments.

However, each individual response can vary, and some may require more sessions to achieve their desired skin whitening results.

How Long Does It Take For The Pico Laser Results To Show?

The time it takes to see results from Pico Laser treatments can vary depending on the specific skin concern being addressed, individual skin characteristics, and the number of sessions completed.

However, some individuals may notice improvement after the first session, while more noticeable and significant changes typically become apparent over time.

For pigmentation concerns, such as sunspots or freckles, results may start to become visible a few weeks after the first session as the body naturally eliminates fragmented pigment particles.

Skin texture improvements, especially for concerns like acne scars, may take several weeks to months as collagen production is stimulated and the skin undergoes remodeling.

Its important to understand that Pico Laser treatment results start showing gradually once the journey of Pico Laser has started allowing optimal results to show after completing the recommended series of sessions.

The treatment intervals, usually spaced several weeks apart, allow the skin to heal and regenerate between sessions.

Are Pico Laser Results Long-Lasting?

Many individuals experience lasting improvements in skin tone, texture, and complexion after doing Pico Laser treatment.

By breaking down pigment particles and stimulating collagen production, Pico Laser gradually rejuvenates the skin with effects that are long lasting.

Are Maintenance Sessions Needed After Skin Concerns Are Treated?

To ensure that your results still remain there, maintenance sessions with Pico Laser can be an essential part of ensuring long-lasting results after your initial skin concerns.

While Pico Laser treatments can reduce the appearance of pigmentation, acne scars, and improve overall skin texture, the skin continues to age and can develop new concerns over time due to factors like sun exposure, lifestyle, and natural aging processes.

Maintenance sessions help in managing these new or recurring concerns, keeping the skin looking smoother, clearer, and more youthful.

The frequency of these maintenance treatments varies based on individual skin types and conditions, as well as how well one protects their skin from the sun and follows a proper skincare routine.

Conclusion

Acne breakouts are usually due to an overproduction of sebum due to enlarged pores. With Pico Laser, reduction of pore sizes are beneficial for people that experience frequent acne or pimple breakouts, brightens up the skin tone and smoothen out the skin texture.

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