Will laser freckle removal cause dark spots to appear again?

Laser freckle removal is a popular freckle removal method in recent years because it is very simple to operate. But recently, many friends have reported that laser freckle removal will cause dark spots to return. Is this true? Many female friends don’t fully understand this. In fact, after laser freckle removal, the spots will turn black again. This is caused by inflammation caused by laser damage.

1. What is laser freckle removal?

Laser freckle removal is medically known as "post-inflammatory pigmentation". When the skin receives laser treatment, the skin is damaged by the heat of the laser, causing inflammatory symptoms. After the skin becomes inflamed, a pigment reaction occurs, resulting in pigmentation, which causes the spots that have faded under the action of the laser to turn black again or turn dark brown.

2. Why does the skin become darker?

Race and personal skin type are important factors. The melanocyte activity of Asians is stronger than that of Caucasians, so melanin deposition and hyperplasia caused by postoperative inflammation are more likely to occur. Studies have shown that the rate of melanin recurrence after laser surgery among Asians is over 10%. It is also related to the patient's physical condition, including the influence of hormones that make melanin active. In addition, the reasons for re-darkening also include improper energy settings when the doctor operates the laser freckle removal instrument, or the laser freckle removal machine used is not suitable for the patient's skin type, or is affected by the patient's medication, or the patient does not take good sun protection after laser freckle removal, and eats too much lemon or spice food after the operation.

3. Will the skin metabolize pigments after laser freckle removal?

The phenomenon of darkening after laser freckle removal is not a sign of failure, but a manifestation of self-repair of the skin. It will recover, and after a period of time, the skin will metabolize these pigments and return to normal skin color.

4. How long does it take for the dark spots to disappear after laser freckle removal?

Under normal circumstances, there will be no re-darkening after laser surgery. The skin will slowly heal six or seven days after laser treatment, and the surgical site will appear pink. Once melanin appears, the skin will automatically metabolize the pigmentation. The reappearing pigmentation will usually fade away slowly in about 2 months after the melanin appears. For those with slower metabolism, it will take 3-5 months.

5. What should I do if laser freckle removal causes dark spots to appear again?

If re-melting occurs after laser freckle removal surgery, there is no need to be too nervous. You should maintain a good attitude and try to avoid sun exposure in the next 3-6 months. Eat more fruits, supplement vitamin C, and promote melanin metabolism. Of course, if you are really worried, you should consult a doctor. Generally, you should return to the hospital for follow-up examination 1-2 weeks after laser freckle removal treatment. Those who experience re-melting can cooperate with the doctor's treatment.