Top 3 most frequently asked questions about laser removal of 5 dark spots:
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Black spot removal continues this month as well.
Pre-procedure: 2024.05.07 – Post-procedure: 2024.06.19
These photos were posted with consent and are original photos of the same person taken in the same location without any editing.
The effects of each procedure vary, and it is important to have a thorough consultation beforehand regarding potential side effects (pigmentation, bruising, swelling, etc.).
Many patients inquire about black spot removal and visit after careful consideration. These days, however, some spots initially thought to be black spots are diagnosed as melasma.
Because patients often hesitate about where and how to receive treatment, they tend to have many questions. To help, I’ve summarized the Top 3 most frequently asked questions at the clinic.
1. How many sessions are shown in these photos?
So far, the photos are after just one session.
Although I have performed this treatment for several years, my clinic has been open for less than a year, so long-term follow-up photos (1–3 years or more) are not yet available.
Currently, only the before-and-after photos of the first session are posted. I plan to post updates again after 2nd or 3rd sessions in the future.
Extra Question 1-1: Did it disappear completely in one session?
It’s more accurate to say the spots became less visible or almost unnoticeable in one session rather than completely gone.
If the spots are not fully removed in one session, additional treatments may be needed.
(All photos in this post show results after a single session.)
Extra Question 1-2: Are there any side effects?
There are generally no side effects. However, in cases where patients have an unknown Duoderm allergy or if redness persists for an extended period after treatment, the clinic will monitor the area and provide proper care.
This topic will be covered in a future post, which I hope will help guide treatment decisions.
2. What laser do you use?
Many ask, “Do you use the Re:Pot laser?”
Re:Pot laser seems very popular recently. Some patients wonder whether they should request a demo.
The laser I use has the same wavelength and principle as the Re:Pot laser. I did not purchase a new expensive laser because, although it might attract more attention due to popularity, the principle and technique are the same.
Purchasing a new laser would also increase treatment costs. As long as the current laser works effectively, it is more reasonable to provide treatment without extra cost. If I ever feel the current laser is insufficient, I may consider purchasing a new one.
Fortunately, over the past few years, there has been no significant limitation with the current laser.
The Photona laser is by no means inferior. I’m not criticizing Re:Pot; Photona is a trusted standard in pigment treatment.
3. How much does black spot removal cost?
The cost depends on the size of each spot and the number of spots.
Even assuming the spots are true black spots, the price varies depending on the laser used.
- Small dot-sized spots: ~200,000 KRW each
- Larger spots (10–500 KRW coin size): ~300,000–1,000,000 KRW each
Considering traditional pigment lasers often require 10 or more sessions, this treatment is gaining attention because some cases can be resolved in a single visit.
The patient in this case had multiple black spots of varying sizes.
As always, we took photos with a pigment camera and performed a diagnosis and check of the lesion.
The pattern is irregular and uneven, making it challenging, but we proceeded with removal using a delicate design.
Before and after the procedure.
With the pigment camera, this level is barely visible to the naked eye.
For those like the patient undergoing dark spot laser treatment for the first time, who may feel anxious or worried, we obtained consent for photo use and posted the before-and-after images.
Thank you.
