Treatment Fotona - Pigmented Lesions A quick, simple, and minimally invasive procedure
What is it?
Pigmented lesions are remarkably common, and the vast majority are benign. It is widely recognized in the medical community that Q-Switched lasers are the ideal tools for effectively removing benign pigmented lesions. Multi-wavelength Q-Switched laser systems with frequency-doubled KTP are capable of producing very short pulses of intense light, which are selectively absorbed by the pigments specific to the treatment in a lesion.
How does it work?
Four wavelengths for the broadest range of lesions
Fotona's StarWalker laser system is the ideal tool for treating a wide range of pigmented lesions, allowing the treatment of everything from nevi (moles) and vascular lesions to freckles, sunspots, and melasma. Superficial lesions can be more effectively treated with the 532 nm wavelength, while the 1,064 nm wavelength can be used to target deeper lesions.
Safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatments
The StarWalker is particularly effective for treating difficult conditions due to the selectivity of the Q-switching light, allowing it to break down only the pigments and not the cells. This means that pigment destruction can occur without the removal of skin—an exclusive feature that also enables other treatment options, such as the safe and effective removal of complex multicolored tattoos. In addition to Q-Switched lasers, Er:YAG lasers can also be used for the ablation of keratoses, moles, and other pigmented lesions, allowing controlled removal of the epidermis and superficial dermis with relatively little bleeding. Clinical studies have shown that Er:YAG lasers are highly effective in treating keratoses, with clinical and histological improvements of up to 93% after a single treatment.
Your results
Superior performance
The high-energy, single-pulse technology of the StarWalker is far more effective at removing pigments than multiple-pulse lasers that generate equivalent energies. The high-energy Q-switched technology of the StarWalker allows larger spots to remain effective by avoiding the laser light's diffusion effect in skin tissues. The single, high-energy pulses are not affected by the optical shielding phenomenon caused by pigment destruction, meaning that deeper and more numerous pigments can be targeted and removed, maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of laser treatment in a single session. The use of larger spots also requires less fluence to be effective.
Handpieces and accessories
The innovative handpiece technology specifically designed by Fotona ensures the safe, precise, and optimal delivery of laser pulses to the treatment area. The new R-HX handpiece produces a completely flat, hexagonal laser beam profile to allow for more precise and uniform coverage. There is no empty space between the spots and no unwanted overlap. This ensures greater efficiency and superior clinical results.
