Lasers

Lasers

Laser For Acne Scars

Scars from acne can cause social embarrassment and may be the cause of low self-esteem. Prevention and controlling your active acne is crucial in preventing scar formation. Our dermatologist will be able to assist you and give you the available options.

There is a variety of laser that can help to flatten your scars. However, you will need to know that no treatment can erase your scars. The laser that we can provide will be fractional carbon dioxide laser, which creates minute laser induced injury deep into your skin, which in turn will encourage new collagen to shrink your scars.

Treatment with laser every 1-2 months, for around 4-6 sessions will allow you to see the difference in your skin. Numbing cream and also painkillers will be given prior to the procedure. There will be some downtime between 3-7 days, varies between individuals. Sun protection before and after the procedure is crucial in preventing post -inflammatory darkening of your skin. We would encourage you to be open about all the cosmetic treatments or topicals you have used so that our specialist can assess if you are suitable for this procedure.

Laser For Hair Removal

Hair removal can be challenging especially in dark skinned individuals, as the risks can be high if the choice of laser is inappropriate.

The laser type that we utilize is the Diode laser, with effective and good safety profile.

Sun protection before and after laser treatment is crucial. Numbing cream can be applied to make this treatment more comfortable. Downtime is usually minimal.

Please do not pluck or wax your hair 2 weeks before, shave your hair 3-5 days before your appointment with our dermatologist.

Laser For Moles

Small flat moles can be removed using laser.

The laser recommended is carbon dioxide laser. Sun protection before and after laser treatment is crucial. Numbing cream can be applied to make this treatment more comfortable. Downtime with crusts on the skin is usually between 3-7 days.

Laser for Pigmentation

Pigmentation is a common problem for any of us living in the tropical climate. Many factors can contribute to pigmentations, e.g. Lack of sun protection, hormonal pills, pregnancy, menopause, etc.

Two main Forms of skin pigmentation is lentigo (superficial) and melasma (deep).

Depending on the types, our dermatologist who is well versed in this will be able to discuss the options available:

1. Oral supplements
2. Topical treatment
3. Laser with combination of pigment laser, pulse dyed laser or intense pulsed light.

Sun protection before and after laser treatment is crucial. Numbing cream can be applied to make this treatment more comfortable. Downtime is usually minimal.

Laser For Redness

Redness on the skin, can be due to various reasons. Pulsed dye laser is one of the effective forms of treatment for vascular skin problems, by causing photocoagulation. We can offer pulsed dye laser treatments for the following skin conditions:

• Rosacea
• Red scars
• Spider naevus
• Port wine stain
• Post-inflammatory redness, e.g. Acne

Sun protection before and after laser treatment is crucial. Numbing cream can be applied to make this treatment more comfortable. In children, this laser treatment can be done with general anesthesia if required. There may be some bruising following the laser, which can last from 3-10 days.

Please contact us for more information.