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Er:YAG Laser for Superficial Lesions in Jamsil, Seoul
The short answer
The Er:YAG laser at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul is a Fotona system that is absorbed by water in skin, so it can remove very thin layers of tissue precisely. The clinic uses it for superficial spots, moles, flat warts, seborrheic keratosis and scars. It is a different tool from the StarWalker pigment laser.
Key facts
- Maker: Fotona (US and Slovenia)
- Technology: erbium-doped YAG laser, absorbed by water in tissue
- Used for: superficial spots, moles, flat warts, seborrheic keratosis, scars
- Mole removal care: regeneration band changed daily for about 7 days
- Re-treatment: possible after 1 to 2 months
What is an Er:YAG laser?
Er:YAG stands for erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, the crystal that produces the beam. The clinic's unit is made by Fotona, with United States and Slovenian origins. It is one of the 17 devices at Shinebom Clinic and sits beside the StarWalker QX-MAX.
How does it differ from a pigment laser?
A pigment laser aims at color and lets the body clear it. The Er:YAG is absorbed strongly by water, which every skin cell contains, so it works by gently vaporizing a very thin layer of tissue. Generally, this is why it is the tool of choice for raised or superficial lesions: the doctor removes the lesion layer by layer and watches the result.
What does the clinic use it for?
- Superficial spots
- Moles
- Flat warts
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Scars
Any lesion that looks unusual, is changing or bleeds should be examined by a doctor before removal. The doctor decides whether laser removal is appropriate.
What is recovery like?
The treated spot is a small, controlled wound. After mole removal the clinic advises changing a regeneration band daily for about 7 days. Do not pick scabs, keep the skin moisturized, and use sunscreen. Treated areas can be re-treated after 1 to 2 months if needed. The full steps are in the mole removal aftercare guide.
What should you ask first?
Ask how the lesion will be assessed, how deep the doctor expects to go and what the healing time will be. Because healing skin is sensitive to sun, discuss sun exposure in the weeks afterward, and tell the doctor about any tendency to scar or darken. See the moles concern page for the patient view. Prices are quoted after consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes the Er:YAG laser?
The clinic's Er:YAG is made by Fotona, with United States and Slovenia listed as origins.
What happens after mole removal?
The clinic advises changing a regeneration band daily for about 7 days and not picking scabs.
Can a spot be treated again?
Yes, re-treatment is possible after 1 to 2 months if the doctor thinks it is needed.
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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.