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What is laser whitening? What should you pay attention to when using laser whitening?

When the laser acts on the skin, it will instantly generate high energy, which will then be absorbed by the pigment of the skin lesion. Then the laser will crush the pigment, and the debris will be excreted through the lymphatic circulation of the body, thus achieving complete treatment. The purpose of treatment. Laser removes spots, pigmentation and other lesions on the face, restores the true color of the skin, and achieves the purpose of whitening.

1. Pay special attention to your diet. Do not drink alcohol, eat spicy or irritating foods, or eat seafood and other hairy substances within 24 hours after laser whitening. You should pay attention to a light diet.

2. When doing outdoor activities after treatment, you should use sunscreen and isolation cream according to the light conditions, and try to use physical sunscreen.

3. Do not use special cosmetics within 72 hours, otherwise it will cause pigmentation.

4. After treatment, the skin has received a lot of heat energy for a short time and will feel dry. You can use a facial mask to moisturize at this time. Also, after laser whitening, you should pay attention to sleep and rest, and do not face computers and electronic devices for a long time.

Risks and Prevention

1. Local swelling: After all laser treatments, there will be local swelling of varying degrees, which is the most severe 2-3 days after surgery and may be accompanied by pain. It will gradually subside in 5-7 days. If swelling and pain occur, apply cold compresses and analgesics again.

2. Erythema: This is a manifestation of the postoperative temperature increase of the skin due to laser, resulting in rapid blood flow and angiogenesis. Generally, no treatment is required, and it can be relieved and subsided within a few days. Be careful not to get wet or bruised to avoid infection.

3. Pigmentation: Since laser treatment is an exfoliative technology, most treatments are initially hypopigmentation after the epidermal lesions are removed, but pigmentation may appear soon, and most people will develop it within 2 to 6 years. It can subside on its own within a few months, but some people may take longer to recover. Be sure to avoid sunlight exposure. In summer, you can also take vitamin C and vitamin E orally and topically after applying sunscreen.

4. Itching: rare. This may mean that the wound heals, which is generally tolerable, but you must also be alert to the possibility of infection. If an infection occurs, you need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.