Discoloration on the surface of the skin can have very different causes. Disorder of proper pigmentation is often a cause of discomfort and complexes, especially in women, so they are constantly looking for ways to hide them or even get rid of them. One effective way is laser removal of hyperpigmentation with the Emerge treatment. Learn about how the Emerge laser works and the course and effects of the treatment.
Discoloration on the face, what is its cause?
The direct cause of all pigmented lesions on the surface of the skin is the disordered work of melanocytes – pigment cells that are responsible for the production of pigment – melanin. When they are too active, discolorations appear on the skin in the form of freckles, moles or birthmarks, as well as darker spots. The most common causes of skin discoloration are:
- genetic conditions
- Overexposure of the skin to UV rays
- endocrine disruption
- use of photosensitizing substances
- adrenal insufficiency
- hyperthyroidism
- aging of the body
Thus, the causes of hyperpigmentation are quite numerous, although they are most often associated with excessive sunbathing, as well as with the aging process. Acne can also play its fair share in the formation of hyperpigmentation, which, even after inflammation has healed, can leave the skin with an uneven tone and discoloration.
Ways to even out skin tone
The easiest, albeit temporary, way to even out skin tone is to use high-coverage fluid. However, this is not a long-term solution. To hide and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, women often use brightening treatments and chemical peels. However, the most effective method in this unequal battle is laser blemish removal. With the help of the Emerge fractional laser, you can effectively get rid of hyperpigmentation.
Emerge laser – what does the treatment look like?
The Emerge treatment is performed on specific areas of the skin where there are unsightly blemishes. By carefully narrowing the laser’s impact to only the area of discoloration, the treatment is completely safe for the skin. Along with evening out skin tone, the treated area is additionally stimulated to produce collagen, so the treatment is also effective in improving skin firmness and tone. It can be used both on the face and on selected areas of the body. This treatment also shows high effectiveness in reducing scars and stretch marks on the skin. For this reason, Emerge is called a multifunctional treatment.
Effects of Emerge laser treatment
The first effects of weakening the visibility of hyperpigmentation can be observed after the first treatment, but in order to completely get rid of unwanted hyperpigmentation, it is necessary to repeat the entire process from 3 to 6 times, depending on the lesion and its size. In order for the treatments to be safe for the skin and produce the desired results, they should be performed about 21 days apart.
Contraindications to the procedure
Emerge, like any procedure, although completely safe, requires a prior patient interview to rule out the presence of contraindications to the procedure. Treatment should be postponed in case of occurrence:
- decrease in immunity
- bacterial or viral infection
- herpes
- Trauma to the skin causing a break in its continuity (at the site of surgery)
- tan (it should be about 30 days since tanning)
- skin inflammation
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, people fresh from procedures such as chemical peels or wrinkle fillers, and patients taking herbal medicines, antidepressants and antibiotics should also forego the procedure.