A beautiful, even complexion is a sign of well-groomed and healthy skin. Not all women can boast of just such skin. Congenitally and throughout life in people under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, due to health problems, limited pigmented neoplasms appear in open areas of the body, which not only spoil the appearance as a whole, but also cause many problems for their owners.
Pigment spots that appear on the skin have light and dark shades of brown, and can be flat or convex. These include moles, freckles and other similar manifestations. Cosmetologists classify them depending on their origin, time of appearance, melanin content and the depth of its presence.
Melanin is a universal pigment. It acts as a natural paint and at the same time protects the skin and the entire body from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Melanin shields some of the UV radiation, turning it into heat. Another portion of ultraviolet rays is absorbed by melanocytes, pigment-forming cells in the deep layers of the dermis that produce melanin, thereby protecting the tissues of the deep layers of the skin from radiation damage.
How can you protect yourself from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation? You should not sunbathe too often, for long periods or without using sunscreen. They allow you to reflect a greater number of rays of the teratogenic spectrum, enhance the photoprotection of the skin from photoaging, burns and malignant degeneration of cells.
A number of reasons contribute to more intense pigment release.
What are the causes of pigmentation disorders?
- Ultraviolet radiation (excessive sunbathing, as well as frequent visits to the solarium);
- Hormonal imbalances (due to taking medications, during pregnancy and menopause);
- Violation of the integrity of the skin (after an injury, more active production of pigment occurs in the damaged area);
- Disease of the liver (hepatitis) or biliary tract;
- Thyroid dysfunction;
- Age-related changes (due to the aging of the body, more intense pigment production occurs during biochemical reactions);
- Stress, weakened immunity;
- Vitamin C deficiency;
- Incompetent skin care (skin becomes more sensitive to UV radiation due to low-quality cosmetics and constantly incorrect hygiene procedures);
- A consequence of skin diseases (previous acne leads to increased pigmentation);
- Genetic diseases (congenital abnormal production of melanin);
- The influence of medications (some medications can cause increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation in humans).
What to do if unwanted pigmentation appears?
If you find pigmentation on your skin that was not there before, and which causes you a feeling of dissatisfaction and psychological discomfort, you must first consult a dermatologist. If the doctor determines that this problem is caused by a serious illness, then you will be prescribed a number of treatment measures.
As part of complex treatment, the underlying disease is first corrected - the root cause of skin pigmentation disorders. Then a course of phototherapy procedures is performed to eliminate or reduce skin rashes.
Today, cosmetology uses an innovative and effective method - phototherapy. We offer patients who contact us pigmentation treatment using the multi-module M22 platform from the American company Lumenis. This procedure is considered the most effective for combating the tumors in question. Cosmetologists guarantee fairly quick and long-term results.
What is the essence of the pigmentation treatment method using the M22 device?
When contacting a cosmetologist, you should note that at the first consultation, the doctor will conduct an examination, during which he will determine the skin phototype and its color, sensitivity to light, and examine the lesion. If there are no contraindications, the cosmetologist will indicate the duration of the course of treatment and begin a series of procedures.
The method involves exposing areas of the skin with pigmentation to light wave energy with a length of 400 to 1200 nm. The wavelength, pulse duration and radiation intensity are determined by the cosmetologist based on the characteristics of the patient’s skin, type, size, brightness and location of the pigment formation.
Immediately before the procedure, the skin is cleaned to remove existing contaminants. A special cooling and analgesic gel is applied to the patient's skin. Wear protective goggles over your eyes to prevent eye burns. During the session, the cosmetologist places the device’s attachment on the face and produces a photo flash. The woman only feels pleasant warmth and a slight tingling sensation.
Pigment spots, freckles and other dark-colored growths attract a pulse of high-energy light. Under its influence, deep heating of the dermis occurs, as a result of which the melanin pigment is destroyed and the production of collagen and elastin is activated. It is important that only hyperpigmented tissues are affected; radiation does not affect healthy skin in any way. After the procedure, a soothing cream is applied to the treated areas, which removes redness and moisturizes the skin; The cosmetologist gives recommendations for further care.
During the recovery period, cosmetologists recommend reducing the time spent in the sun and be sure to use sunscreen; they do not recommend sunbathing, including in a solarium, or visiting a sauna or bathhouse, since exposure to high temperatures can cause the destruction of the upper layer of the dermis that has not yet healed and thereby provoke the formation of new ones. age spots. It is also prohibited to peel the face and use low-quality cosmetics.
Detailed characteristics table
The system has 4 modules:
- IPL - intense pulsed light module;
- Nd:YAG - neodymium laser for vascular therapy;
- ResurFX™ is a non-ablative fractional laser;
- Q-Switch Nd:YAG is a neodymium laser for pigmentation and tattoo removal.
The table shows the technical characteristics of each module.
| Parameter | Meaning |
| IPL module | |
| Type of radiation | Intense Pulsed Light |
| Functions | · photoepilation for phototype IV; |
| · photorejuvenation; | |
| · vascular therapy; | |
| · phototherapy of acne, rosacea, age spots. | |
| Emission spectrum, nm | 400-1200 |
| Fluence, J/cm2 | 10-56 |
| Pulse duration, ms | 4-20 |
| Pulse delay, ms | 5-150 |
| Pulse mode | MSP - multi-pulse |
| frequency Hz | Up to 1 |
| Number of filters | 9 |
| Light guides, mm | 35×15, 15×8, *6 |
| Type of epidermal cooling | Contact |
| ResurFX™ | |
| Type of equipment | Non-ablative fractional laser with CoolScanTM scanner |
| Functions | · smoothing wrinkles; |
| · removal of scars, scars, stretch marks; | |
| · acne therapy; | |
| · elimination of difficult forms of pigmentation, skin whitening; | |
| · treatment of alopecia. | |
| Wavelength, nm | 1565 |
| Energy, J | 1970-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Pulse density per cm2 | Up to 500 |
| Pulse parameters | Detected by scanner |
| Number of scan patterns | 7 |
| frequency Hz | 0,5-2 |
| Working spot, mm | Before 18 |
| Type of epidermal cooling | Contact |
| Nd:YAG | |
| Type of equipment | Neodymium laser |
| Functions | · laser removal of vessels, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and veins with a diameter of up to 4 mm; |
| · laser hair removal for phototypes I-VI; | |
| · treatment of onychomycosis. | |
| Wavelength, nm | 1064 |
| Fluence, J/cm2 | 20-225 |
| Pulse mode | MSP |
| Pulse duration, ms | 2-20 |
| Pulse delay, ms | 5-150 |
| frequency Hz | Up to 1 |
| Tips, mm | 1,5; 6; 9; 2×4 |
| Type of epidermal cooling | Contact |
| Q-Switch Nd:YAG | |
| Type of equipment | Neodymium laser with ultra-short powerful pulses |
| Tips | Disposable and reusable |
| Functions | · removal of dark blue, brown and black tattoos; |
| · treatment of pigmentation. | |
| Wavelength, nm | 1064 |
| Fluence, J/cm2 | 1,6-14 |
| Pulse duration, nsec | 6-8 |
| frequency Hz | 0,5-5 |
| Pulsed radiation mode | Top Hat - uniform cylindrical beam |
| Spot size, mm | 2; 2,5; 3,5; 5; 6 |
What results and how quickly should I expect?
It is necessary to understand that age spots will not disappear immediately after the session. The processes of pigment destruction begin in the treated area. At the site of exposure to light, proteins bond together. After the procedure, the pigmentation darkens. Patients note that within 5-7 days the pigment formations look worse than they did before phototherapy. However, after a week, the pigmentation exfoliates and brightens, the skin is renewed, its color is evened out.
| Before | After |
| Before | After |
Patient, 27 years old, deep pigmentation. The photo shows the condition of the skin after treatment with the M22 device (2D protocol).
| Before | After |
It is worth understanding that it is not always possible to completely remove unwanted pigment spots in one procedure. Depending on the size of the formation and the depth of melanin, the process of exfoliation, reduction and disappearance of pigmentation can take up to 1 month.
REMOVAL OF VASCULAR FORMATIONS USING THE M22 DEVICE (ND:YAG)
Spider veins on the face or body are a good reason to turn to professionals. Vascular formations can appear at any age, and you should not expect them to disappear on their own. A modern correction method is the procedure for removing vascular formations with a neodymium laser. In our clinic, this procedure is performed using the Nd:YAG laser multifunctional platform M22.
How does the procedure work?
The essence of the procedure for removing vascular formations is to seal the destroyed capillary and limit the blood flow in it.
- Preliminary diagnosis allows the doctor to accurately determine the level of the vessels, their diameter and area of distribution.
- The doctor selects the operating parameters of the device. The patient protects his eyes with special glasses. A cooling gel is applied to the treatment area.
- Removal of vascular formations is carried out non-invasively: the handle of the device barely touches the skin, the patient feels intense heat.
The spider veins disappear within 1-5 days, painlessly, without side effects. The skin acquires a healthy color and pristine smoothness within 12-48 hours.
Indications
The procedure for removing vascular formations with an Nd:YAG laser is recommended by cosmetologists and phlebologists for such vascular pathologies as:
- Hemangiomas
- Angiomas
- Telangiectasia
- Varicose veins (as part of complex therapy).
To remove superficial vascular formations on the face, the IPL module of the M22 device is used; the Nd:YAG laser eliminates deep-lying vascular patterns mainly on the body.
Advantages
- No skin damage. The only reminder of the procedure is slight redness after the outbreak, which disappears within 12-48 hours. In rare cases, pigmentation occurs at the treatment site, which disappears within 4 days.
- Comfortable . There is no pain during the procedure, only warmth and a slight tingling sensation are felt.
- Safe . A special pulse configuration and additional cooling prevent overheating of the skin.
- Suitable for all photo types . The action of the laser is based on the absorption of pulse energy by oxyhemoglobin in the blood, and not by melanin, and is therefore suitable for dark and light skin.
- Fast. Treatment of one or more areas will take 5-15 minutes in one procedure.
- Effective . The Nd:YAG laser affects deep and superficial vessels. During a course of procedures, it is possible to get rid of the vascular pattern forever.
Periodicity
In most cases, the spider vein goes away after the first session. But in complex cases, 2 to 4 sessions may be required at intervals of 2-4 weeks.
Contraindications
- During pregnancy and lactation.
- For tanned skin (only 2 weeks after intense tanning).
- For epilepsy.
- For diabetes mellitus.
- For oncological diseases.
- If you have a number of chronic diseases (only in consultation with your doctor).
See also: Nd:YAG laser on the M22 device, Procedure for removing age spots and tattoos on the M22 (Q-Switch), Face and back cleansing, Manual body plastic surgery
Results of the procedure
Prices
Removal of vascular formations using the M22 device (Nd:YAG)
| Skin area 1 cm square. | 1000 rub. |
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What is the duration of treatment for pigmentation on M22?
To completely get rid of unwanted pigmentation, you need to undergo a full course of treatment. Its duration is influenced by the severity of the problem and the degree of tissue damage. To achieve the best and lasting result, as a rule, 2 to 4 procedures are performed with a break of 2-3 weeks. One session, depending on the number of areas treated and the severity of the spots, takes about 30 minutes.
With each subsequent procedure, the result obtained will be consolidated, preventing new pigment spots from appearing on the skin, and existing formations will become lighter. After all the sessions prescribed by the treating cosmetologist, unnecessary pigmentation is completely removed. In conclusion, the doctor gives recommendations for further facial skin care, recommending suitable sunscreen and moisturizers. By following them, you will preserve the effect obtained for a long time and will enjoy your reflection in the mirror.
How does the procedure work?
- At the preliminary consultation, the doctor assesses the skin condition using 3D diagnostics on the Antera Pro device (if necessary).
- Immediately before the procedure, the skin is cleaned of makeup and an anesthetic ointment is applied to the skin for 40–60 minutes.
- During the procedure, the doctor slowly moves the device's manipulator over the skin, carefully working on each area.
- The patented CoolScan scanning technology implemented in the ResurFX laser with contact cooling protects the skin and makes the procedure as comfortable as possible by cooling after each flash. During operation of the device, the patient feels warmth and a tolerable tingling/burning sensation.
- The duration of the procedure is on average 20–30 minutes, depending on the area of the treated area.
- Upon completion, the doctor applies a soothing cream to the patient’s face and gives recommendations for home care. For a month, you should moisturize your skin daily and use a cream with a high SPF level.
- The number of procedures required for a pronounced rejuvenation result is determined by the doctor during consultation. As a rule, the course consists of 3-5 procedures with an interval of at least 4 weeks.
What are the advantages of treating pigmentation on M22?
- Safety of phototherapy (defects are eliminated without injuring the skin, so there is no risk of infection or scarring);
- Relative painlessness (during the procedure the patient may experience only a slight burning or tingling sensation);
- Can be performed on any part of the body (face, décolleté, neck, arms and legs, hands, elbows, feet);
- Fast rehabilitation (passes quickly, without discomfort, provided you follow all the doctor’s advice and recommendations);
- Proven effectiveness (the procedure helps to significantly reduce or completely get rid of pigment formations of various sizes);
- No age restrictions.
Are there contraindications for the treatment of pigmentation on M22?
For phototherapy of pigmentation, cosmetologists identify a number of contraindications. You should pay close attention to this in order to avoid negative consequences for your health in the future. It is worth choosing other options for treating pigmentation if you currently have the following contraindications:
- malignant neoplasms;
- skin diseases and tissue damage;
- severe cardiovascular pathologies (including hypertension);
- herpes in the active stage;
- acute infectious diseases;
- uncompensated endocrine diseases (diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease);
- epilepsy;
- poor blood clotting (hemophilia);
- eye diseases (conjunctivitis, blepharitis);
- keloid and congenital scars at the site of exposure, a tendency to their formation;
- increased sensitivity to light and wave radiation;
- fresh tan obtained 2-3 weeks before the intended procedure;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- is taking medications that increase sensitivity to solar radiation (vitamin A, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones).
Contraindications that are temporary are not absolute; after they are eliminated or completed, it is possible to use a hardware method for treating pigmentation on M22.
Contraindications for photoepilation
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Fresh tan
- Pacemaker
- Skin diseases
- Acute viral infections
- Diabetes mellitus in the stage of decompensation
- Epilepsy
- Presence of cancer, poor blood clotting
- The presence of metal structures and implanted gold threads in the patient’s body.
- Relative: taking a number of medications, which include antibiotics, tranquilizers, diuretics, antidepressants, anti-inflammatory drugs, taking blood thinning medications. This will significantly increase the skin's sensitivity to light.
Karachausheva Aksana Georgievna
- Dermatologist, cosmetologist.
- Doctor of the highest qualification category for planning individual anti-age programs for facial and body rejuvenation.
- Specializes in a combination of modern hardware and injection techniques for skin rejuvenation and treatment. Proficient in the technique of facial contouring and harmonization of appearance while preserving natural beauty and individuality, all methods of nourishing and cleansing the skin. Treats rosacea, rosacea, acne and skin hyperpigmentation.
- He is fluent in the new concept of rejuvenation and non-surgical SMAS facial lifting using high-intensity focused ultrasound on the Ultraformer device.
