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Lee Yu-seok, Director, Fractional Cellas Laser Interview

Medical Today · 2010-03-03

Intense Sunlight, Fatal to Youthful Skin?

The Dream of Youthful Skin, Easily and Quickly with Cellas Laser

[Medical Today Reporter Min Seung-ki]

As deep autumn approaches, those who were once envied for their "youthful appearance" are now on high alert regarding UV rays.

Ms. Chae, in her early 30s but looking like she's in her early 20s, was the envy of those around her for her skin and appearance. Recently, due to the nature of her work, she has been spending more time outdoors, causing her hyperpigmentation, such as melasma and blemishes, to darken.

Ms. Chae complained, "The foundation of youthful skin is, above all, clear skin without wrinkles, but I'm incredibly stressed by the melasma that has recently appeared on my face. I even apply Sun Protection diligently, but I'm worried because melasma still develops."

◇ Sun Protection is Key... If You Can't Avoid It, Sunscreen is Essential

It is already well-known that UV rays cause hyperpigmentation on the skin. However, the formation of pigment is actually the skin's way of protecting itself; in response to UV exposure, the skin produces melanin pigment as a means to reduce damage.

The problem is that when this pigment accumulates excessively in certain areas, it creates hyperpigmentation such as melasma, freckles, and blemishes.

Melasma can appear anywhere exposed to UV rays, and it most commonly develops on the face due to its extensive sun exposure. Therefore, Sun Protection is most important for the treatment and prevention of melasma, but it's even more problematic because going out cannot be avoided.

Director Lee Yu-seok of Gangnam View Women's Clinic stated, "Once melasma and freckles appear, treatment takes a long time, so prevention is the best approach. However, since it's impossible to avoid going out entirely, the use of sunscreen (sunblock) is essential."

Director Lee also advised, "When using these sunscreens, it's good to check the sun-protective factor (SPF) and UVA protection factor and use them appropriately for their intended purpose."

◇ Protect the Dream of Youthful Skin with Cellas Laser

Once melasma appears, treatment is not easy, and it's difficult to expect quick results. In particular, the deeper the hyperpigmentation, the less effective the treatment.

In addition to methods like Vitamin C iontophoresis, which blocks sunlight and penetrates Vitamin C using a microcurrent, there are also reported cases of good results obtained through chemical peels and pigment lasers.

However, the darker the skin tone, the higher the possibility of side effects such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, so careful consideration must be given to the choice of treatment method.

Recently, fractional laser Cellas procedures, which cause little pain and show quick results, are gaining popularity among those concerned about melasma and other skin blemishes.

Cellas incorporates technology that allows laser penetration up to 1-1.5mm, enabling the laser to penetrate deep into the dermis layer of the skin without affecting surrounding tissues. This allows it to be applied to various skin conditions, showing safe and gradual treatment effects.

Furthermore, it creates over 1,000 extremely fine micro-treatment zones, forming new tissue through skin necrosis and collagen activation within the skin without abrading the skin, and selectively absorbing moisture generated in all skin tissues.

Additionally, the size, depth, and density of the wide-area treatment zone, which relies on optical focus, are arbitrarily adjusted for treatment.

Director Lee Yu-seok of Gangnam View Women's Clinic said, "Cellas has a wide range of applications, including burn scars, injury scars, acne and acne scars, wrinkle treatment, and melasma. Although there are individual differences depending on the skin, makeup is possible immediately after the procedure, making it very popular among office workers."

Director Lee added, "If you manage your skin with ointment or regenerating cream after the procedure and apply Sun Protection when going out, sparing no effort in skin care, you can experience noticeably younger skin."

Medical Today Reporter Min Seung-ki (a1382a@mdtoday.co.kr)

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