Pigmentation Laser Aftercare Guide, Jamsil Seoul
The short answer
After a pigmentation laser at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul, expect redness for 2 to 4 days, moisturize, wear sunscreen, skip scrubs, and avoid retinol and brightening products for 3 days. Treated spots may look darker before they fade. Never pick at scabs, because that can leave marks.
Key facts
- Redness: 2 to 4 days
- Skin care: moisturize and use sunscreen
- No scrubs on the treated area
- Retinol and brightening products: avoid for 3 days
- Spots: may look darker first, then fade
What does the first day look like?
The skin is usually pink or red and may feel warm. Treat it gently. Wash with a mild cleanser, pat dry and apply moisturizer. Sunscreen goes on whenever you step outside, because freshly treated skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet light.
What is the timeline?
- Days 1 to 4: redness typically settles in 2 to 4 days.
- Days 1 to 3: no retinol or brightening products, which could irritate the skin.
- Days 3 to 10: treated spots may look darker and form fine crusts, then fade as the skin renews.
What should you not do?
- Do not scrub or exfoliate the area.
- Do not pick or peel scabs; let them fall off by themselves.
- Do not use retinol or brightening products for 3 days.
- Do not skip sunscreen.
What if you had a mole treated?
Mole removal has its own routine, including a regeneration band changed daily for about 7 days. See the mole removal aftercare guide.
When should you contact the clinic?
Contact Shinebom Clinic if redness lasts beyond the usual days, if you notice blisters, oozing or signs of infection, or if the pigment looks worse after the darkening phase should have passed. A doctor can then check the area. Enquiries in English are welcome through the contact page.
Where can you read more?
The laser used is explained on the StarWalker QX-MAX device page, and the treatment is on the pigmentation laser page. Melasma can return with sun exposure, so continued sun protection is part of the plan.
Frequently asked questions
Why do spots look darker after the laser?
Treated spots may look darker for a while and then fade. Do not pick scabs.
How long does redness last?
Redness typically lasts 2 to 4 days.
Can I use retinol afterward?
Avoid retinol and brightening products for 3 days after treatment.
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General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
Bloom yourself, in your own way
Tell us your skin concerns and dates in English. Shinebom Clinic is a 3-minute walk from Jamsil Station, exits 8 and 9.