Hyperpigmentation Melasma

Treatment of hyperpigmentation at Quang Minh Clinic

At Quang Minh Clinic, we use Erbium:YAG laser to target the surface layer of the affected skin area, vaporizing water and the skin’s surface without affecting deeper layers. A new surface layer will then grow back – a layer that is colored-even, soft and younger looking. The heat generated during the process also shortens the collagen fibers in the skin, which restores some of its elasticity.

Questions & Answers

• 1. How many sessions are required?

  Depending on whether the hyperpigmented is shallow or deep, 1-2 sessions will be indicated with 6-8 weeks apart between each one.

• 2. Effectiveness of laser scanning for hyperpigmentation?

  Again, it depends on depth of the scar. If patient maintain correctly indicated number of session, effectiveness can reach 90%.

• 3. Will I experience skin stinging, burn or scar?

  The laser can cause an unpleasant stinging. There may be pain, bruising and swelling over the treated area for a while after each session. During treatment period, patient skin is extremely vulnerable to sunshine, heat and water. Hence, minimized exposure to these factors is requested to prevent infection or darkened skin in the aftermath.

• 4. Will pitted scars recur after treatment?

  As previously mentioned, there are 2 main causes of hyperpigmentation that are, external causes (sunshine, chemical, cosmetics etc.) and internal ones (hormonal disorder, aging etc.). A combination between removal of hyperpigmentation area and treatment of its causes is necessary to prevent recurrence.

• 5. Treatment cost?

  Depending on the area, cost for each session might range from VND 1.000.000 to VND 2.000.000.