In Hong Kong, more and more people are becoming interested in beauty treatments, especially laser treatments targeting spots. Facing a colorful medical aesthetics market, consumers need to remain vigilant to avoid being misled. This article will explain some common misconceptions and truths about spot removal lasers, allowing you to make smarter choices regarding the treatments that suit you best.
Firstly, many beauty centers will tell you that if the spots become darker, it’s because the underlying pigment is surfacing, and they recommend continuing with several more treatments. In fact, this situation is common among people of Asian descent, where melanin is more active. However, if darkening occurs after treatment, it is recommended to stop the laser treatment immediately and switch to whitening products. Continuing with laser treatments may not necessarily improve the condition and may even worsen the spots.
Regarding the number of treatments, many experts suggest that five to ten sessions are necessary, but this is not entirely accurate. Using higher-energy spot removal lasers, usually three sessions are sufficient. Spots undergo a crusting phase after treatment, which is a normal part of the healing process, during which the spots will fall off. Conversely, undergoing too many treatments not only wastes money but may also not yield ideal results.
In the process of treating spots, the existence of a healing period is extremely important. Many customers find that after several treatments, the spots remain unchanged, which is often due to insufficient energy in the chosen treatment. If the laser energy is too low, the melanin cannot be adequately absorbed, nor can it form a crust, which affects the efficacy. Therefore, appropriate energy levels and healing periods are essential for effective spot removal.
As for the so-called “age spots,” they are often caused by thickened stratum corneum rather than actual pigment issues. Thus, the treatment for age spots should use carbon dioxide laser, which provides significant results only through vaporization. Other common spots such as sun spots and freckles also require targeted treatment, ensuring the correct methods are used for improvement.
Finally, many beauty centers regard picosecond lasers as the mainstream technology for spot removal, repeatedly highlighting their effectiveness. However, this is only part of the truth. The response of young skin and older skin to different lasers varies significantly, making the choice of the appropriate treatment more crucial than blindly pursuing “mainstream” technology.
In summary, for those wanting to remove spots, understanding the principles of various treatment methods, identifying the correct needs, and selecting a suitable doctor for consultation can effectively avoid unnecessary expenses and the risk of darkening. Maintaining rationality and vigilance before undergoing any medical aesthetic procedure is the best strategy for intelligent consumption.