The Risks of Facial Laser for Indonesian Skin, Why?

Dream - In order to have smooth and bright facial skin instantly, treatment with laser method becomes the choice of women as a 'ninja way'.

Although not a new trend, this beauty innovation is popular because it can make the skin smoother, brighter, reduce wrinkles, age spots, and acne scars.

In addition, this beauty technique that uses light energy is also considered to tighten the skin and make the skin tone more even. This method is also known to provide faster results compared to using skin care products alone.

But do you know the effects of treatments that can be considered quite instant like facial laser?

Prof. Dr. dr. M. Yulianto Listiawan, Chairman of PERDOSKI (Indonesian Society of Dermatology and Venereology Specialists) for the 2021-2024 period, said that laser techniques have risks, especially for Indonesian skin.

"Laser is a tool used to treat various skin disorders, but the use of laser on Indonesian skin has many risks," he said during the Press Conference PIT XIX PERDOSKI in Jakarta on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

According to him, Indonesian skin, which tends to have a tan color, causes more pigments to absorb light, which can affect the pigments themselves.

Pigment damage makes the skin more vulnerable to sun exposure, increasing the risk of skin cancer and other skin diseases.

Yulianto added that facial laser treatments are often performed by general practitioners, while dermatology specialists should be aware of the dangers of such treatments.

Yulianto emphasized that the advancing technology makes education and research processes difficult, as there are many things that need to be reconsidered regarding the potential risks in the future.

In the current open era, many beauty devices enter Indonesia without undergoing proper checks and can be freely used by the public. This should be a greater concern and requires a study to understand the associated risks.

Therefore, this issue becomes an important focus for PERDOSKI to develop media techniques in the field of dermatology to break through academic boundaries towards new knowledge.

As practitioners, PERDOSKI hopes that doctors will always stay updated on the development of knowledge and technological skills.

Report: Aminatuzzahro

Pay Attention! Don't Do This After Facial Laser

Dream - Improving skin structure is not enough with just skincare, external treatments such as laser use are needed. This treatment is now popular among many women.

According to Founder and Medical Director of Clinic de Votre Peau, Kevin Maharis MD, laser provides the fastest results in achieving smooth facial skin.

"Laser can provide excellent results if done properly," said Kevin Maharis during the opening of Clinic de Votre Peau in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

He added that laser can be used for pigmentation, redness, pore reduction, and acne scars. "Everyone has these problems, and if treated correctly, it can produce better results," said Kevin.

The results can be seen after one month of treatment, as long as the facial condition does not have serious issues like spots.

"For example, there are various types of spots, some are internal and some are external. If it's an external spot, you can see a 20% improvement after one month. Why one month? Because the skin renews itself in one month, 28 days," he explained.

As for facial scars, it is recommended to undergo facial laser treatment to restore smoother skin structure.

However, the results may not be as smooth as those without acne problems.

"It's difficult to achieve 100% smoothness, but the skin will definitely improve," said Elizabeth, a doctor at de Votre Peau.

Four Laser Treatments

Elizabeth suggests that people with facial scars should undergo laser treatment four times and regularly for one year, depending on the severity of their facial skin condition.

"It depends on the case, different skin problems require different treatments. It can be repeated once a year, three to four times," said Elizabeth.

What to Pay Attention to After Laser

In addition, Elizabeth provides information on what can and cannot be done after undergoing facial laser treatment. First, it is not recommended to use makeup.

"For three to five days, do not use makeup because the face will appear dark and the skin will peel off," she said.

Secondly, do not use any facial wash. "Use a suitable facial wash, do not use exfoliating products," she said.

In addition, it is advisable to avoid the sun as much as possible. If you have to go outside, it is recommended to use sunscreen.

"You can go outside, but use sunscreen," she added.