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StarWalker QX-MAX Pigment Laser in Jamsil, Seoul
The short answer
StarWalker QX-MAX is a Q-switched pigment laser from Fotona, with United States and Slovenia origins, and Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul uses it for melasma, spots and similar pigment concerns. It delivers very short pulses of light that pigment absorbs. This page explains the laser; the treatment page explains the visit.
Key facts
- Maker: Fotona (US and Slovenia)
- Technology: short-pulse laser light absorbed by pigment
- Used for: melasma, spots, moles, seborrheic keratosis, flat warts
- Typical redness: 2 to 4 days
- Partner device: Er:YAG laser for superficial lesions
What is StarWalker QX-MAX?
StarWalker QX-MAX is a laser platform from Fotona, listed as US and Slovenian in origin. At Shinebom Clinic it is the main laser for pigment, and it is one of the 17 devices in the clinic. It works alongside the Er:YAG laser, which is used for superficial lesions.
How does a pigment laser work?
Pigment in the skin absorbs light of certain wavelengths. A Q-switched laser releases that light in extremely short pulses, which, generally, breaks pigment into smaller particles that the body clears over time. Because the pulses are so short, the heat reaching surrounding tissue is limited. That is why spots may look darker for a few days and then fade.
What does the clinic treat with it?
- Melasma
- Spots and sun spots
- Moles
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Flat warts
Not every lesion is a candidate. The doctor looks at the mark first, and a mole or an unusual patch should be examined by a doctor before any laser is used.
How should you plan around it?
Redness typically lasts 2 to 4 days. The clinic advises moisturizing, using sunscreen, avoiding scrubs, and avoiding retinol and brightening products for 3 days. Do not pick scabs. After mole removal, a regeneration band is changed daily for about 7 days, and treatment can be repeated after 1 to 2 months. Read the pigmentation laser aftercare guide.
What are the limits?
Melasma can be stubborn and may return with sun exposure, so a laser is one part of a plan, not a promise of permanent clearing. Tell the doctor about recent sun exposure, pregnancy and any photosensitizing medicine. See the pigmentation laser treatment page, and note that prices are quoted after consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes StarWalker QX-MAX?
It is made by Fotona, with United States and Slovenia listed as origins.
Why might spots look darker after the laser?
Treated pigment can darken first and then fade as the skin clears it. Do not pick scabs while this happens.
Is the redness long-lasting?
At Shinebom Clinic, redness typically lasts 2 to 4 days. Contact the clinic if it persists or worsens.
Related pages
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.