Pigment Laser Treatment

What is Laser Pigmentation Removal?

At QC Skin clinic, we use the Nordlys Ellipse IPL system for laser pigmentation removal. This system uses narrowband technology to target your upper skin layer, reducing and clearing pigmented areas.

High-intensity pulsed light is converted into heat, selectively targeting brown pigment particles within your skin cells. As the heat builds within these cells, your body’s natural reaction is to produce new healthy cells that migrate from lower levels within your skin, helping to remove damaged pigment-containing cells from the surface of the skin.

This process clears the way for fresh, new, clearer skin with a more even tone and improved texture.

What to Expect During Laser Pigmentation Removal?

Prior to the laser pigmentation removal treatment, you will have a consultation with one of our Cosmetic Doctors to discuss your aesthetic goals and devise a treatment plan detailing the estimated number of sessions required to achieve your desired results. Improvement can often be seen after just one session, but for many conditions, up to 3 sessions may be required for maximum improvement.

It’s essential to avoid sun exposure and tanning for four weeks before, during, and after the treatment to ensure optimal results and decrease the risk of unwanted side effects. The Nordlys Ellipse IPL system uses exclusive selective wavelength technology to deliver narrowband light, resulting in a more comfortable treatment. The procedure generally takes between 30-60 minutes, depending on the treatable area.

Laser Pigmentation Removal Treatment

During the treatment, a layer of gel is applied to the treatment area, and cool air may be used to maintain a safe and comfortable temperature for your skin. A handheld laser device is used to apply successive pulses of light across the treatment area, which can feel like a flick of a rubber band with a short burst of heat sensation with each pulse.

At the end of the treatment, any brown area may have darkened, and a pink-to-reddened appearance of the surrounding skin may be present. During the healing process, the brown spots will build up and lift off the surface of the skin, causing pigmentation to appear darker before clearing. It’s important not to pick at these areas and allow them to come off naturally to avoid scarring.

This normal skin response typically subsides within 7-10 days for most people, but up to 30 days of healing may be experienced in some individuals before revealing a clearer complexion with reduced pigmentation. Depending on the severity of your pigmentation concerns, 1-3 treatments may be required, spaced approximately 4 weeks apart to achieve complete resolution of your condition.

To aid the healing process, our skin specialist may prescribe an ointment to apply to the treated areas. Using a cold damp cloth on your skin may also provide relief and healing benefits in the initial hours following laser pigmentation removal treatment.