Does cosmetic laser freckle removal hurt?

Laser freckle removal is a relatively commonly used method for removing freckles. The advantages of laser freckle removal are that the treatment is relatively simple, the side effects are relatively few, and the treatment speed is relatively fast. Generally speaking, laser freckle removal is not particularly painful and is within the human tolerance range. After undergoing laser freckle removal, you must be aware of some precautions and do a good job of sun protection.

The principle of laser freckle removal

Laser can produce a visible light with high-intensity instantaneous energy. A laser therapy device is a machine that can emit light of a specific wavelength and specific energy. Lasers of different wavelengths are absorbed by specific colors or pigments in the skin. For example, freckles tend to absorb green light. Because the functions of lasers of various wavelength energies are also different.

There are currently seven or eight types of lasers used to treat skin problems. The Ruby laser, which we often hear about, uses the laser principle and ruby ​​as the medium. It mainly targets black and brown pigments and spots, combines light and pigment to decompose them. As the pigment is gradually absorbed by the body, the color of the spots will fade.

Precautions before and after laser freckle removal:

1. Laser beauty is definitely not ordinary beauty treatment. It has very high requirements on technology and equipment. Therefore, you must go to a reputable specialist hospital to do it.

2. Before the operation, pay attention to continuous sun protection, eat less greasy and spicy food, and keep a happy mood.

3. After laser treatment, it is normal for the skin to be red and swollen because it is exposed to energy, and sometimes there may be slight bleeding. But it will subside soon.

4. In the first 3 to 4 days after the operation, focus on "repair" work, try to wash your face with non-irritating facial cleanser, keep the affected area clean and refreshed, and apply some restorative ointment prescribed by the doctor. If necessary, you can take oral anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.

5. After a week, the wound will begin to scab and fall off. At this time, sun protection is an absolutely essential step. Apply SPF 20 to 30 sunscreen when going out, and protect yourself from the sun for at least 3 to 6 months.

6. If you have any abnormal condition, consult your doctor and never make decisions on your own to avoid an irreparable situation.

7. If the pigmentation has not completely disappeared, the next whitening and freckle removal treatment can be performed in about 2 months.