How many treatments do I need for laser pigmentation removal?

Normally it takes around 3 to 8 treatments to remove your pigmentation, but it also depends on what types of pigmentation and what laser technology you use. Skin pigmentation is a common problem and it can be an unpleasant issue for many. If home remedies aren’t working for you, it is advisable to seek help from an experienced medical professional.

The types of pigmentation

There are different types of pigmentation in different skin layers, learning the type of pigmentation you have is important as it will ensure a more effective pigmentation treatment. There is a popular classification of the pigmentation depending on the skin layers. An epidermal, dermal, and mixed layer of both.

1. Epidermis pigmentation

Epidermis pigmentation means the pigmentation is located in the epidermal, it is easy to remove. We can use an IPL machine or Q-switched ND yag laser machine to remove it. Common epidermis pigmentation as below:

• Freckle
• Age spot
• Sunspot
• Coffee spot
• …

2. Dermis pigmentation

Dermis pigmentation means the pigmentation is located in the dermis layer, it is difficult to remove compared to epidermis pigmentation. IPL cannot remove the pigmentation in the dermis, we suggest using a pico laser machine and Q-switch laser machine to remove it. Common Dermis pigmentation is as below:

• Nevus of Ota
• Nevus of ITO
• Acquired dermal melanocytosis (ADM)
• …

3. Mixed layer pigmentation

Mixed layer pigmentation means the pigmentation is located in the epidermis and dermis layer both, it is the most difficult to remove. A Pico laser machine is the best option to remove it. Common Dermis pigmentation is melasma.

The types of laser pigmentation removal machine

There are 3 popular technologies for removing the pigmentation, IPL, Q-switch laser, and Pico laser machine.

IPL machine uses intense pulse light to remove the epidermis pigmentation, the Q-switch laser machine uses the 1064nm Q-switched ND yag laser and the pico laser is the newest technology, its pulse width only picoseconds.

Suggestion treatment times(Sessions) for laser pigmentation removal

Types of the pigmentation	Laser technology	Sessions
Pigmentation in epidermis	IPL	4 to 8 sessions
	Q-switched Laser	3 to 6 sessions
	Pico laser	3 to 5 sessions
Pigmentation in dermis	IPL	/
	Q-switched Laser	4 to 8 sessions
	Pico laser	4 to 6 sessions
Pigmentation in mixed layers	IPL	/
	Q-switched Laser	6 to 8 sessions
	Pico laser	4 to 8 sessions