Which pigment problems can a laser treat?

Lasers are generally used for melasma, sun spots, moles, seborrheic keratosis and flat warts. A brown mark can look simple and still be a very different condition from the one next to it, so the doctor at Shinebom Clinic examines each area in person before suggesting a device. Where relevant, a Mark-Vu skin analysis helps show what lies beneath the surface.

Which lasers does the clinic use?

The clinic uses StarWalker QX-MAX(Fotona) and Er:YAG(Fotona), which is suited to superficial spots, moles, flat warts, seborrheic keratosis and scars. GentleMax(Candela) is also part of the pigment toolkit. Because the clinic has 17 devices, the doctor can combine them with injectables or boosters when that fits your skin, rather than fitting your skin to one machine.

What happens during a visit?

Doctor consultation and a written-out plan for your marks
Skin analysis with Mark-Vu where it helps
Numbing cream or icing
The laser session itself
Aftercare instructions, plus topical or oral medicine if needed

The doctor personally consults and treats every patient, and the plan is built around your skin type, not a fixed package.

What is recovery like?

Redness typically lasts 2-4 days. Spots can look darker for a while before they fade, which is expected. Moisturize, use sunscreen, skip scrubs, avoid retinol and brightening products for 3 days, and do not pick scabs. After mole removal you change a regeneration band daily for about 7 days, and a mole can be re-treated after 1-2 months if needed. Full steps are in the pigmentation laser aftercare guide and the mole removal guide.

What should I tell the doctor?

Mention pregnancy, recent sun exposure or tanning, current medicines, and any past treatments. Laser is generally avoided or delayed in some of these situations. Melasma in particular can return with sun exposure, so daily sunscreen is typically part of long-term care. If you are exploring this concern, see melasma and moles.

Can the same laser treat melasma and moles?

Not usually. The doctor picks the device according to the type and depth of each mark, and may use more than one in a plan.

Will my spots look darker afterward?

They may look darker for a short time before fading. Avoid picking scabs and use sunscreen. Contact the clinic if you are worried about how healing looks.

How much does pigmentation laser cost?

The clinic does not publish treatment prices. A quote is given after the doctor consults with you. The general consultation fee is KRW 10,000.

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