Mechanism for Pigment lasers Flashcards
Explain to client how laser toning works? What will you expect after laser? How many session and intervals?
-Uses low heat to gradual heat up the pigment which causes photomechanical effects, this deliver shock waves to the pigment which cause them to shatter in small fragments. these fragments are then removed by immune cells and lymphatic system.
-What you will expect after you laser treatment is redness and swelling
Sessions: 8-10 Dermal pigment (melasma and PIH)
Intervals: 1-2 times a week
Explain how laser works to remove pigment? What will you expect after laser? How many sessions and intervals?
-How laser works is that it uses photomechanical effects, deliver shock waves to the pigment which causes them to shatter in small fragments. These fragments are then removed by immune cells and lymphatic system.
-What you can expect after the laser treatment is redness, swelling and darkening of the lesion.
-You may also notice a crust forming in a couple days which will shed of after 7-10 days. During this time I would recommend you to moisturise regularly to help it heal and shed.
Sessions: Depending on the condition
Intervals: 4-6 weeks
