Laser freckle removal is widely recognized as an effective method for treating freckles. However, the results of this treatment do not last long and there is a phenomenon of rebounding after laser treatment. Is this true? Today, we will unveil the mystery for everyone.
Some people may wonder if laser freckle removal will rebound. Is it because they did not pay attention to the precautions of laser freckle removal? What is the reason for this reaction? Let me explain.
Having freckles on the face can be very frustrating, especially sunspots. How many dermatologists have you seen to get rid of those unsightly sunspots? Every doctor says laser treatment is the best way and it only takes two sessions to remove them. But you may be worried about the rebound after laser freckle removal.
In fact, many people who have undergone laser freckle removal have this concern, so they are unwilling to go to the hospital for treatment and continue to spend money on whitening products to remove freckles. However, the rebound of laser freckle removal is not as scary as it seems. The truly scary thing is not treating it out of fear of rebound.
The clinical term for the rebound of laser freckle removal is "post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation." When the skin is exposed to laser treatment, it suffers from thermal damage and inflammation, which leads to a pigmentation reaction. This causes the faded spots to darken or turn into a deep coffee color under the influence of the laser, often leading people to think that laser freckle removal is ineffective.
So, does laser freckle removal rebound? Let the experts answer for you.
After laser treatment on the sun-damaged skin, shallow wounds will form in the treated area, accompanied by slight skin breakage. However, these wounds usually heal slowly about six to seven days after laser treatment, and the skin in the area will appear pink and new. However, the following development can be a mix of joy and sorrow. 60-70% of people who undergo laser treatment will continue to be happy.
This is because in the following month, the newly formed pink skin will gradually match the color of normal skin, indicating a successful treatment and finally bidding farewell to the spots. However, 30-40% of people will experience the pink skin gradually turning into a coffee color after 2-3 weeks of treatment, usually not the same color as the original spots. This condition is called "post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation" or "laser freckle rebound."
When laser freckle rebound occurs, many people think that the laser treatment has failed. However, this is actually the skin's self-repair process after exposure to laser. Once the skin darkens again, it will automatically metabolize the pigment deposits. In other words, the reappearance of pigmentation usually fades away gradually within two months after the rebound, while those with slower metabolism may take 3-5 months.
Therefore, people who want to undergo laser freckle removal must eliminate the fear of rebound and take the first step bravely. You can try treating a small area to see if it will darken again.
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