Laser Toning in Bangalore

Everyone desires bright, even-toned skin with a glowing complexion. But, the most common problem that most Indians face is uneven skin tone and pigmentation. These are due to a combination of factors, including excessive sun exposure, constitutional pigmentation, wrong skin routine, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma. To achieve even-toned skin, our expert dermatologists at Dr. Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic provide the best laser toning in Bangalore, using advanced Q-switched Yag Lasers. First, let’s learn the basics: understanding the basic reasons why we get pigmentation and how to address it.

What causes Pigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone?

Indian skin tends to tan or pigment easily, and this is due to our skin type, where the melanocytes are conditioned to increase the production of melanin with sun exposure or any injury or irritation to the epidermis. This means even the wrong skin care, which is drying out the epidermis, could cause the skin to darken. 

Commonly, using scrubs, which are recommended to brighten the skin, could actually darken the skin. 

Using too many actives like Vit C, retinol, AHA or BHA without using a good moisturiser to repair the skin barrier could also cause pigmentation. 

We also know that skin conditions like acne and eczema heal with pigmentation in the Indian skin type.

Lifestyle factors like smoking also worsen tan and pigmentation. Lack of sleep and good nutrition may contribute to the pigmentation as well. 

Sudden and excessive weight gain and hormonal problems such as Polycystic ovarian syndrome can also show up as pigmentation on the skin. 

To determine the actual causes for having an effective it is always important to start your pigmentation treatment with a consultation with a dermatologist. Determining the cause is the first step for offering effective treatment. To get the best laser skin toning in Bangalore, one should book a consultation with the experts at our advanced skin facility. 

What Diet Should You Follow for Pigmentation?

The experts at our clinic also suggest some important dietary tips to overcome pigmentation. A diet rich in brightly colored fruits and vegetables helps reduce the worsening of tan and pigmentations. These fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, beta carotene, vitamin C and lycopene, which fight the free radicals that cause and worsen pigmentation.   

Should you Change your Basic Skin Care when you start Laser Treatment for Pigmentation?

The most important part of treating pigmentation is getting the skincare right. The barrier repair function of the epidermis has to remain intact to get the full benefits of the laser treatment. If the skin barrier is disrupted, the pigmentation starts to worsen again. Thus, to offer the best results of the advanced laser toning treatment in Bangalore, our experts suggests following a skincare routine. To do so, consider the following:

• One should always choose a soap-free cleanser, a good moisturiser with ceramides and a physical sunscreen. Look for the labels hypoallergenic and fragrance-free, as fragrances can also trigger pigmentation.
• Always use actives only under the guidance of the treating dermatologist. Actives such as Vitamin C, retinol serums, AHA and BHA serums are freely used, these may also contribute to the worsening of pigment if used inappropriately.

What is the Laser Toning Treatment? Is it Safe?

Laser toning is a medical treatment that uses fractional Q switched Nd YAG laser to lighten and even the skin tone. This laser system is one of the most researched lasers. This laser type was evolved to target pigmentation in all skin types and is safe from the skin of colour.

How Does the Laser Toning Work?

The presence of melanin determines the colour of the skin, the brown pigment made by the melanocytes in the upper layer of the skin. The melanocytes package the melanin and transfer it to the other epidermal cells. In skin conditions like melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the melanocytes have hyperactivity. In some conditions, the melanin can even be dropped into the deeper dermal layer of the skin.

Laser toning targets the melanin in the skin, and reduces the size and quantity of the melanin. It also reduces the activity of the melanocytes themselves. The melanin, targeted by the laser, is broken down and removed by the skin over the next few days to weeks. Over a few sessions, the pigment becomes much reduced, and the skin appears clearer.

The Fractional Q yag laser system, those used by our experts to provide the best laser toning in Bangalore, is a non-ablative laser. That means there is no damage to the epidermal skin layer, and the skin barrier is intact. This means the laser is safe for all skin types as well as has no downtime.

To know more about the treatment or to learn about the laser toning cost in Bangalore, pay a visit to our advanced facility now. 

Which Skin Conditions Benefit from the Q Yag Laser treatments?

The pigmentary conditions of the skin can be in the epidermis or the dermis. The epidermis conditions can be targeted using laser, chemical peels or creams, but the dermal pigment can be treated only with laser toning using an advanced Q Yag laser. The various skin conditions that can be treated using the best laser toning in Bangalore include the following:

• Freckles
• Tanning
• Acanthosis nigricans
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Lichen planus pigmentosus
• Pigmentary demarcation lines
• Frictional pigmentation.

The skin on the face, neck, hands and body can all be treated with this laser. However, the number of sessions differs with each indication, and your Dermatologist is the best person to guide you on these treatments. 

What Should You Expect Before Laser Toning Treatment?

The effective laser skin toning in Bangalore, provided by our experts, starts with a detailed consultaion. The dermatologist will examine your skin and understand the level of pigmentation. 

• The basic skin care is prescribed that includes a soap-free cleanser, a moisturiser and a broad-spectrum sunscreen. 
• In addition, non-hydroquinone and steroid-free skin-lightening serums or creams may be prescribed. This skin care is an essential part of the treatment regime that primes the skin for optimum results. Using these for at least a month before the laser is important to get the best out of the treatment.
• On the day of the procedure, there is a second consultation. The dermatologist examines the skin so that they can set up the correct parameters in the Laser. 
• Once that is done, the face is cleansed, a pre-treatment photograph is taken, and the consent form is given where all the steps of the procedure and the post-care treatment are explained. Once the consent form is signed, the procedure commences.

What Should You Expect During Laser Toning Treatment?

• The face is cleansed, and eye protection goggles are applied.
• The hair is pulled back with a hair band.
• The laser is applied to the skin regularly by the dermatologist. The number of passes and the treatment fluence are determined before the treatment.
• The laser causes a mild stinging sensation on the skin and may cause mild redness during treatment.
• Post the treatment cooling pack is applied to the skin to soothe skin.
• Once the cooling pack is removed, moisturiser and sunscreen are applied to the skin.
• The procedure is usually a lunchtime procedure with mild redness as the end point of the treatment.
• This redness usually resolves in about 30 minutes, and you are fit to resume the work immediately.

To get the best laser toning in Bangalore, book a consultation now with our experts!

What to Expect After the Laser Toning Procedure?

• The skin may be red, and mild stinging may be experienced for about 30 minutes post-procedure. This is normal.
• Use a soap-free face wash moisturiser and sunscreen regularly.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure; if you are planning a holiday in the sun, postpone your laser treatment after the holiday.
• Avoid vitamin C, retinol, AHA BHA, and scrubs for 5 days post-treatment.
• Avoid swimming pools or strenuous exercise for 48 hours post-treatment.
• Avoid other cosmetic procedures like waxing and shaving bleaching over the next few days.
• Contact the dermatologist if you notice any excessive redness, itching, or small bumps over the treatment area.
• Results take multiple treatment sessions, and the number of sessions depends on the indication. Do discuss these with the dermatologist. 

Those who want to get rid of uneven skin tone should go for laser toning treatment. To know more about the advanced  Q Yag Laser, an advanced laser technique, book a consultation now with our experts. To know more about the treatment or the laser toning cost in Bangalore, pay a visit now at Dr. Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic.