Features of Kkeuthan Clinic's Lentigo Laser Treatment

We help improve lentigo quickly and precisely, within a relatively short period.

1. Treatment Plan for Effective Lentigo Improvement

Lentigo are generally pigmented lesions that appear on the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.

In the first stage, we utilize a 532nm (Nd:YAG) laser to target and help improve dark lentigo.

Subsequently, we proceed with the treatment by gently refining the remaining fine pigments using an Er:YAG laser.

In most cases, a certain degree of improvement can be expected with approximately 2 to 3 treatment sessions.

We strive to reduce the burden of repeated treatments and achieve satisfactory results.

2. Meticulous and Systematic Consultation Process

At our clinic, we limit the number of daily appointments per doctor to an appropriate level.

This allows us to allocate sufficient time to each stage, from consultation and diagnosis to treatment and post-treatment care.

This system can help maintain patient satisfaction alongside meticulous treatments.

3. Customized Settings Tailored to Individual Skin Conditions

By comprehensively considering the patient's skin tone, lesion depth, and skin reaction,

we delicately adjust settings such as the laser's spot size, pulse width, and fluence.

For light and shallow lentigo, a small spot size with an appropriate energy level can be applied.

For skin types at risk of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), laser output is carefully adjusted.

Even when using the same equipment, such delicate adjustment of settings can significantly impact treatment results.

4. Meticulous Care for Post-Treatment Skin Recovery Process

Since the 532nm laser can react quickly to pigmented lesions,

there is a possibility of temporary scabs or erythema appearing after treatment, necessitating a recovery plan.

At our clinic,

• Consultation on the necessity of anesthesia
• Appropriate cooling of the treated area
• Application of a modeling pack containing Jaun-go (Korean herbal ointment) ingredients
• Use of protective bands such as DuoDerm as needed
• and through such processes, we guide you on methods to aid recovery speed and manage skin irritation.

5. Treatment Considering Not Only Lentigo but Also Overall Pigmented Lesions

Many of those who visit for lentigo improvement

often concurrently have various types of pigmented lesions such as melasma, freckles, and blemishes.

Our clinic uses precise diagnostic equipment to meticulously analyze the types and distribution of all pigmented lesions.

Based on this, we discuss whether to focus solely on managing epidermal pigments,

or to proceed in a direction that encompasses all facial pigments and improves overall tone, and make a decision after thorough consultation with the patient.

Going beyond merely improving lentigo,

we aim for results that help the overall facial skin tone become more uniformly even.

Brief Explanation of Lentigo Causes

• It is a phenomenon where melanin pigment excessively accumulates in the epidermal layer due to the effects of UV exposure and skin aging.
• It is mostly observed in the epidermal layer of the skin, especially the basal layer.
• It is characterized by relatively clear lesion boundaries and a dark brown color.
• Due to these characteristics, it tends to respond relatively quickly to lasers with a 532nm wavelength.

Why We Use 532nm Wavelength for Lentigo Lesions

• This wavelength is highly absorbed by melanin pigment.
• It selectively targets only the pigment located in the epidermis.
• It uses the photomechanical principle created by short pulses in nanosecond units.
• As a result, melanin pigment is broken down into tiny particles.
• Some of the broken-down melanin turns into tiny scabs and naturally sheds, while the rest is removed by macrophages within the body.

What We Emphasize in Lentigo Management

Lentigo is a common epidermal pigmentary lesion, but

The ultimate satisfaction with the treatment doesn't solely depend on the chosen wavelength.

We believe that an accurate diagnosis tailored to each individual, precise treatment settings, a systematic 2-stage plan, and meticulous recovery care are of utmost importance.

We encompass all four key elements mentioned above,

We aim for individually tailored lentigo treatment.