Do you suffer from hyperpigmentation, an uneven skin tone, and age spots? Then our pigment laser might be the solution! Hyperpigmentation on the face can be very cosmetically disturbing.

The Quanta System Duetto MT EVO

The new revolutionary laser, the Quanta System Duetto MT EVO, reduces hyperpigmentation. How exactly does laser treatment work? The laser is a light source operating at a specific wavelength (Alexandrite 755 nm), which is absorbed by melanin (pigment), heating up the pigment spot and ultimately destroying it without damaging the surrounding tissue. Results are visible for several months after treatment, so patience is essential.

How many treatments are needed?

The laser treatment must be repeated an average of 1 to 4 times, with a treatment interval of 3 to 4 weeks. The desired result is an average 60 to 100% reduction in pigmentation, with the exception of (pregnancy) hormones, certain medications, and UV radiation. The number of treatments also depends on the type and depth of the pigment. Results may vary from person to person. 

Are there treatment alternatives? Yes, you can also reduce hyperpigmentation using camouflage therapy, microneedling, or peels (Cosmelan from Mesoestetic). Discuss the options with one of our skin therapists.

The pigment laser can be used for the following indications:

• café-au-lait spot (pigment spots)
• solar lentigo (age spots).
• Melasma (pregnancy mask) – the Cosmelan treatment is more suitable for this
• Skin aging

You cannot undergo the treatment if you have the following indications and/or characteristics:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Epilepsy
• Acute active infections (herpes simplex/cold sores) in the treated area
• Medication (antibiotics, prednisone, penicillin, isotretinoin/roacuttane/vitamin A cream and St. John's wort)
• Fever
• Presence of a pacemaker
• Eczema and psoriasis in the treated area
• Scleroderma
• Tendency to keloid scars
• Raised lesions in the treated area (moles)
• Tattoos in the treatment area
• Sunburned skin
• Recent chemical peel/dermapen treatment in the treatment area
• Skin cancer, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy in the past 5 years.

Always wait two weeks before scheduling a treatment after stopping certain medications. If you have any doubts about whether a particular medication could affect your treatment, please always contact us.

Aftercare

After the treatment, you may feel some warmth, which can cause redness that often lasts for several hours. Exposure to sunlight or tanning beds should be avoided during and for at least six weeks before each (subsequent) treatment. The same applies to the use of self-tanning creams.

The area to be treated should be applied several times a day with sunscreen with SPF 50.

Avoid the sauna/hammam and swimming pool for 48 hours after the treatment.

Intense physical exertion and hot showers are not recommended for up to 24 hours after treatment.

Reimbursements

Unfortunately, reimbursement from supplementary insurance is not possible. Please contact one of our skin therapists for more information.