Learn about laser treatments for blemish removal (+ causes of blemishes, home care management methods)

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If you are bothered by brown spots around your cheekbones or cheeks every time you look in the mirror, you might be looking into laser treatments for blemish removal. Although blemishes may look similar on the surface, they differ in the depth of pigmentation and their causes, so it is recommended to choose the appropriate treatment based on the specific type of blemish.

Today, I will summarize everything from the causes of blemishes to the types of laser treatments available at dermatology clinics for removal, as well as home care methods for managing them.

1. Causes of blemishes

1) Repeated exposure to ultraviolet rays

Ultraviolet rays are a major cause of melanin production. It is said that UV rays can cause pigmentation, melasma, and blemishes to become darker.

 

2) Skin aging

It is said that as we age, the skin's recovery rate slows down, and if long-term accumulated UV damage becomes visible, there is a possibility that pigmented lesions such as freckles and age spots may increase.

 

3) Hormonal changes

It is said that hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or the use of birth control pills, can act as factors that cause or worsen melasma.

 

4) Acne and skin inflammation

It is said that if you repeatedly irritate or squeeze acne, the inflammation can worsen, leaving red marks or brown pigmentation.

2. Dermatology laser treatment for blemish removal

If you are concerned about skin blemishes such as freckles, melasma, or hyperpigmentation, receiving laser treatment to remove them can be helpful. Let me tell you about the different types of laser treatments available for blemish removal.

 

1) Pico Toning

Pico Toning is a procedure that helps alleviate melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation by using picosecond lasers to break down pigment particles into smaller pieces while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

The event price for Maypure Pico Toning is 40,000 won per session, and the first-visit event price is 9,000 won.

 

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2) Clarity blemishes

Clarity Blemish Care is said to be an effective treatment for small, distinct, and flat blemishes, such as freckles, epidermal blemishes, and flat dark spots.

The price for the Maypure Clarity blemish event is said to be 130,000 won per session.

 

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3) Collagen Toning

Collagen toning is a procedure that promotes collagen regeneration by delivering energy deep into the dermis without damaging the epidermis. It is said to help improve pigmentation disorders such as melasma, blemishes, and redness.

The event price for Maypure Collagen Toning is 60,000 won per session, and the first-visit event price is 40,000 won.

 

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4) CO2 laser

CO2 lasers are a procedure that helps remove pigmented lesions such as moles, freckles, warts, skin tags, and milia. It is said that the treatment can be performed quickly because precise targeting is possible.

The price for the Maypure CO2 laser first-visit event is 500 won per mole removal.

 

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3. Precautions After Blemish Removal Laser Treatment

1) Do not forcibly remove the scab

The scabs that form after the procedure usually fall off naturally. However, you should be careful not to peel them off with your hands, as this can cause wounds and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.

 

2) Use sunscreen

It is said that applying plenty of sunscreen and using physical barriers such as hats or parasols when going out is helpful.

 

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3) Moisturizing care

It is recommended to use plenty of a gentle moisturizer, as the skin barrier may be temporarily weakened after the procedure.

 

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4) Avoid excessive heat stimulation

It is recommended to avoid activities that raise skin temperature, such as saunas, steam rooms, and strenuous exercise, immediately after the procedure.

4. Home Care Methods for Managing Blemishes

It is said that while it is difficult to completely remove existing blemishes with home care alone, it can help prevent new pigmentation and reduce the darkening of existing blemishes.

 

1) Use sunscreen every day

Ultraviolet rays are a major cause of melasma, freckles, and pigmentation, so it is said that using sunscreen regardless of the season or weather helps with managing blemishes.

 

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2) Utilizing whitening functional ingredients

It is said that functional whitening ingredients such as Vitamin C and niacinamide can help manage skin tone and pigmentation. The Meladuse Brightening Ampoule is said to help with whitening care, along with improving both deep and surface blemishes.

 

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3) Avoid self-extraction of acne

It is recommended to refrain from self-extraction, as repeatedly touching or forcibly squeezing acne can worsen skin inflammation and leave brown marks.

5. Q&A

1) Will blemishes disappear completely if I receive a laser treatment?

It depends on the type and depth of the pigmentation. Freckles and age spots can be improved relatively noticeably, but new pigmentation may form or existing pigmentation may recur due to UV exposure or skin aging.

 

2) Are there any procedures that are good to combine with the laser for removing blemishes?
It can be used in conjunction with Meladuse Skin Booster. Meladuse contains intensive whitening ingredients that help care for blemishes and dark spots while also evening out skin tone.

The Maypure Meladuse event price is 120,000 won per session, and the first-visit event price is 89,000 won.

 

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If you are considering laser treatment for blemishes, it is recommended to select the appropriate laser based on the specific type of blemish, such as freckles, dark spots, melasma, age spots, and hyperpigmentation. If you are considering blemish removal, it is said that it is important to first assess the current type of pigmentation and your skin condition before formulating a treatment plan, rather than simply comparing prices or equipment names.

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