PIH Treatment is for you if you want ...
To reduce dark marks
Even skin tone
Clear Skin
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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) is treated using Q-Switch ClearLift Laser
PIH is a condition where dark spots or patches appear on your skin, following inflammation like acne.
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces pigments (dark spots or marks)
• Stimulates collagen
*For best outcomes, 2-4 sessions are recommended
Benefits
Treatment of PIH with laser is the quickest and most effective method of treatment. PIH is very common (especially in darker and ethnic skin types) and untreated PIH can take over 5 years to settle.
• Fractionated to allow targeted treatment
• Non-Ablative
• Comfortable with its inbuilt cooling
• No downtime
- 01/ INITIAL CONSULTATION
WHAT TO EXPECT
01/ INITIAL CONSULTATION
Upon your arrival at the clinic, you will be required to fill in some personal and medical information to ensure the best treatment outcome. We will also discuss your needs thoroughly during your free consultation to ensure your expectations are met and clarified, and also to provide the best care tailored to you.
Any possible risks and complications associated with the procedure will also be discussed. Treatments can be done under the same appointment, however, please be rest assured that if you are unsure, you can always re-book another appointment for treatment once you are more confident. - 02/ Treatment
02/ TREATMENT
After you have signed the consent form, topical anaesthetic/numbing cream can be applied to the area being treated. The practitioner will take before photos to allow us to further assess the area as well as compare the area being treated after the procedure. Single procedures are expected to last less than 15 mins, multiple procedures can last between 20-45 mins depending on the selected procedure.
Common minor side effects that can happen include:
- Minor bruising
- Redness and swelling
- Tenderness
- 03/ Aftercare
03/ AFTERCARE
Immediately
- No lying down for the next 4 hours
- No rubbing/massaging the area
Next 48 hours
- No exercising except walking
- No excessive heat/sun exposure
1 week
- Wear sunscreen SPF 30 and above
- No facial massages
2 weeks
- No laser treatments
- No dental work (if area includes lower half of the face)
- No tattooing
Upon your arrival at the clinic, we kindly require you to fill in some personal contact information as well as medical information to allow us to give you the best treatment outcome. If you are unsure about what treatment you would like to have done, your consultation with the practitioners is free of charge! They will ensure that your needs are discussed thoroughly, and expectations are met and clarified to enable them to provide the best care that is crafted just for you.
They will also discuss any possible risk and complications associated with the procedure so that you are well informed to give an informed consent prior to starting the procedure. Consultations and treatment can be completed in the same appointment provided that both you and the practitioner are very clear of the treatment and expectations. However, if you are still unsure, we always welcome you to re-book another appointment for treatment once you are confident enough.
After you have signed the consent form, topical anaesthetic/numbing cream can be applied to the area being treated. The practitioner will take before photos to allow us to further assess the area as well as compare the area being treated after the procedure. Single procedures are expected to last less than 15 mins, multiple procedures can last between 20-45 mins depending on the selected procedure.
Common minor side effects that can happen include:
- Minor bruising
- Redness and swelling
- Tenderness
Immediately
- No lying down for the next 4 hours
- No rubbing/massaging the area
Next 48 hours
- No exercising except walking
- No excessive heat/sun exposure
1 week
- Wear sunscreen SPF 30 and above
- No facial massages
2 weeks
- No laser treatments
- No dental work (if area includes lower half of the face)
- No tattooing