Principle of the Clinic's Dual Laser Treatment

(Er:YAG and CO2 lasers are used together)

Why We Use Dual Lasers

Although skin lesions may appear similar on the surface, their location and depth of invasion differ.

Our medical team carefully analyzes the structure of each lesion and utilizes **Er:YAG (precise ablation) and CO2 (cauterization of the lesion base)** lasers together.

This treatment approach reduces the possibility of recurrence.

Key Approaches by Lesion Type

1) Moles

• Moles are lesions caused by an abnormal increase of melanocytes in the epidermis or dermis.
• The surface is precisely ablated using an Er:YAG laser.
• Subsequently, the base of the remaining melanocytes is cauterized with a CO2 laser, helping to reduce the recurrence rate.
• Especially for raised or deep moles, and those with a history of recurrence, finishing with a CO2 laser can be even more important.

2) Flat Warts

• These are viral skin lesions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
• Er:YAG laser can be used to uniformly ablate widely distributed lesions.
• The CO2 laser can help reduce the recurrence and spread of lesions by cauterizing surrounding infected cells.
• If the lesion's boundaries are unclear or it repeatedly recurs, this approach is likely to be more effective.

3) Milia

• These are small cystic lesions formed when keratin gets trapped within the skin.
• Using an Er:YAG laser, the thin epidermal layer can be carefully opened to remove the trapped keratin.
• Subsequently, a final cauterization with a CO2 laser can help reduce recurrent regrowth in the same area.
• This method can be particularly useful when lesions continuously appear in the same area.

4) Syringoma

• These are benign skin lesions caused by the abnormal proliferation of sweat gland tissue located in the dermis.
• The Er:YAG laser is expected to reduce the risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation after treatment by delicately refining the lesion's surface.
• The CO2 laser can provide subtle thermal stimulation to deeper lesions, helping to reduce their activity.
• Syringomas may require multiple treatments due to their nature, but this approach can help reduce recurrence rates.

5) Skin Tags

• These are benign lesions characterized by the excessive proliferation of dermal fibrous tissue and blood vessels, projecting from the skin surface.
• Relatively small lesions are ablated with an Er:YAG laser, after which the base is cauterized using a CO2 laser.
• This can contribute to reducing the likelihood of recurrence by treating the lesion's root tissue as well.
• Particularly for skin tags on the neck and armpits, where friction with clothing or skin is frequent, combining with a CO2 laser can be even more effective.

Core Treatment Principles

• Er:YAG Laser: Used for thinly and precisely refining the skin surface.
• CO2 Laser: Utilized for effectively cauterizing and removing deep lesion base tissue.

By combining these two laser devices,

a delicate procedure that comprehensively considers surface precision, lesion depth, and the potential for recurrence becomes possible.