What You Must Know Before Getting Myeongdong Picotoning Treatment

What You Must Know Before Getting Myeongdong Picotoning Treatment?

Myeongdong Picotoning

Hello.

I am Kim Jin-hyun, the chief director of UNNI Clinic Mokdong Branch.

"Is picotoning really that good for melasma and blemishes?"

As many people already know, picotoning is indeed a laser procedure that is widely used to treat pigmented lesions such as blemishes and melasma.

However, if you search online, you can often find reviews saying there was no noticeable difference after toning, and sometimes even that the pigmentation became darker.

Why is there such a difference when it is the same procedure?

Today, to answer that question, I’ll introduce the points you must know before deciding on picotoning.

Table of Contents

• How does it work?
• Why is there such a big individual difference?
• How many sessions are needed?

Myeongdong Picotoning How does it work?

Picotoning is a laser procedure that applies strong energy for an extremely short time in picoseconds to finely break up pigment inside the skin.

These tiny pigment particles are then absorbed by macrophages in the body or eliminated through the lymphatic system, helping to clarify the skin tone.

Compared with conventional nanosecond lasers, this procedure can break down pigment particles more finely thanks to its shorter exposure time and higher output.

It can treat not only epidermal pigmentation but also lesions deep in the dermis.

That is why it is used for various pigment conditions such as melasma, blemishes, tattoos, and hyperpigmentation, and it can be a good alternative for stubborn pigmentation that has been difficult to improve with existing treatments.

Also, due to the nature of lasers, it can stimulate collagen remodeling while reducing damage to surrounding tissue, so it may also help improve skin texture, pores, and fine lines.

In other words, it is a procedure that can have a positive effect not only on removing pigmentation, but also on improving the overall condition of the skin.

Myeongdong Picotoning Why is there such a big individual difference?

Even after receiving the same picotoning procedure, some people experience satisfying changes while others feel that the pigmentation became darker.

This difference is not caused only by the number of sessions or the performance of the device.

The main reason for these individual differences is each person’s skin reactivity.

People with darker skin tones or skin that is sensitive to ultraviolet light have a higher chance of developing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after laser stimulation, so the pigmentation may appear darker after treatment.

Also, lesions like melasma, which have unclear borders and spread into the dermis, may have limitations with laser treatment alone.

In such cases, combination treatment with oral medication or vitamin C injections may be necessary, and the treatment interval may need to be set longer in order to see results.

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The type of picotoning device and its settings can also affect the outcome.

Even with the same device, different settings such as the wavelength, output, and exposure time of the handpiece can produce completely different results.

That is why, rather than deciding based only on the machine, a medical professional’s diagnosis and a treatment plan tailored to the individual are more important.

Myeongdong Picotoning How many sessions are needed?

It is difficult to expect dramatic results from just one or two picotoning sessions.

Pigment is gradually broken down after being stimulated and then excreted from the body.

This process takes a certain amount of time.

In general, many people begin to notice changes after about 3 to 5 sessions.

If the lesion is deep or widely spread, long-term treatment of more than 10 sessions may be necessary.

Also, picotoning may not only remove pigmentation but can also induce collagen regeneration in the skin, which may positively affect pore reduction and improvement in skin texture.

That is why, in addition to pigmentation treatment, many people continue to receive the procedure for the purpose of improving the overall quality of their skin.

Today, I talked about the things that people considering Myeongdong picotoning must know.

Picotoning is certainly a noteworthy procedure in pigmentation treatment.

However, it is not advisable to simply decide on a procedure based on advertisements or to follow it blindly just because someone around you had a good experience.

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Without a diagnosis and treatment plan that suits your skin, you may not get the results you hoped for, or side effects may occur.

So if you are considering picotoning, it is best to first receive a careful diagnosis of your pigmentation type and skin condition, then discuss it thoroughly with the medical team and plan a customized treatment.

Skin procedures are an investment not just for cosmetic purposes, but for the health of the skin itself.

Please remember that when you focus not on short-term changes but on restoring skin health from a long-term perspective, true cosmetic benefits will follow as well.^^

This has been Kim Jin-hyun, Chief Director of UNNI Clinic Mokdong Branch.

Thank you.

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