Intense pulsed light or “flash lamp”
Originally, the Intense Pulsed Light method was mainly used for hair removal. It has been extended to other treatments thanks to medical progress in phototherapy. “This technique is used for its global and homogeneous effect resulting in a few photorejuvenation sessions in the improvement of the texture of the skin, dilated pores, red spots at the same time as brown spots, and fine lines. On the other hand, this method makes it possible to act on fragile areas such as the neck or the back of the hands,” explains Doctor Lydia Houri of the European Laser Institute. However, intense pulsed light or flash lamp is only intended for superficial tasks, on a marked neckline, for example.
To know
A consultation is required prior to treatment. You will be able to use an anesthetic cream before the treatment because there may be a slightly painful warming sensation. You will also have to wait until you have lost your possible summer tan before taking action.
The rates applied depend of course on the area to be treated and the nature of the stains: count from 180 to 280 euros per session.
The pigment laser or Q-Switched
The laser only targets melanin. It causes tingling that a soothing cream easily relieves and then leads to the formation of dry scabs that quickly fall off, revealing clear skin. The risks of scarring are slim and the dermatologist often overcomes brown spots in a single session.
To know
Like the flash lamp, this treatment cannot be performed on tanned skin and you will not be allowed to expose yourself to the sun in the weeks that follow. Also avoid if you have dark skin because there is a risk of depigmentation. Instead of brown spots, you would have white spots! Count from 150 to 200 euros per session.
