PD: Dr.Lee, how much whitening effect can we get from Body Toning?
The patients ask me
that question a lot.
It's called toning because it brightens the tone.
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PD: Dr.Lee, this may be a bit embarrassing.
Embarrassing?
What is it?
(Those who watch this will know..) I'll tell no one
When I wear tank top,
I'm worried about my black armpits.
Hmm
(Many people worry about pigmentation!) Many people worry about that more than you think.
PD: Can I make this look cleaner?
Of course!
There's always a way.
Hello, I'm Dr.Lee who pursue the best beauty.
People wear a lot of tank tops and swimming suits during summer.
And there's something that's concerning as much as losing weight.
It's body pigmentation.
We all have areas
that feel a bit noticeable
or self-conscious.
(Idol's features: Very clean armpit!) Especially there are many people who adore idol's clean armpits.
(Treatment that elevates confidence) Today, a treatment that can help you feel more confident.
Let's take a look at Body Toning.
Pigmentation does not only happen in the face.
Like armpit, bikini line, elbows, inner thighs, and knees,
pigmentation can appear in various areas.
They say pigmentation happens in the face because of UV light.
I don't get any UV lights here.
Many people say that.
One of the reasons of pigmentation
(Repetitive rubbing) is due to underwear or folding skin,
repetitively rubbing the skin.
Pigmentation on the elbows
is pretty common for those
who often lean on them.
For armpits,
we tend to shave it.
(Irritation) Shaving, waxing, exfoliation, scrubbing
(Pigmentation coming after inflammation) or there can also be pigmentation coming after inflammation.
Other most common reason is humidity.
Inner areas like armpits and inner thighs have high humidity.
There can be pigmentation in areas with high humidity.
PD: I've heard armpits and bikini lines
PD: tend to be naturally darker than other areas.
Yes, it is a bit darker.
Areas where hair grows
like armpits or around the genitals.
Hair grows in that area because it\'s important.
With that comes humidity
and constant friction,
which over time can naturally cause the skin to darken with age.
There are also specific causes,
like pregnancy-related pigmentation.
Just like melasma during pregnancy,
hormonal changes can also cause
darkening around areas like the armpits or the belly button.
Fortunately, as hormone levels return to normal
after childbirth, the pigmentation usually fades within a few months.
So, how can we treat it?
(Solution is Body Toning) That\'s where Body Toning comes in.
It\'s a laser treatment that helps reduce pigmentation on the body.
Most people are familiar with
toning for the face.
This is basically the same brightening laser used for facial toning,
but applied to the body.
It breaks down melanin pigments,
which are then cleared away by macrophages,
resulting in a clearer, more even skin tone.
From epidermis to the dermis,
depending on the depth of the pigment,
different wavelengths and laser types can be used.
Treatment can be personalized based on
your skin condition, natural tone, and the level of pigmentation.
For example, skin tones
naturally vary across different ethnicities
(Depends on ethnicity) There are people with fair skin, dark skin,
and those with skin tones like us Asians.
(Customized treatment needed based on skin tone!) Laser intensity and settings
must be adjusted for each skin tone,
otherwise, there\'s a risk of burns.
There\'s minimal irritation,
so it won\'t disrupt daily life.
It\'s also a great option
even during the summer months.
The downside is that
(One session isn\'t enough....) pigmentation usually doesn\'t improve dramatically after just one treatment
It requires consistent sessions for best results.
So typically, we recommend
a minimum of 5 to 10 sessions,
with about two weeks between each treatment.
When it comes to the body,
we don\'t usually apply
brightening creams
or lotions
as consistently as we do on the face.
So, the effects can be less noticeable.
If there\'s an upside,
the pigment doesn't come up like it does.
So you can do it a little stronger.
(Shh! Just between us!)
There's almost no pain,
but it reacts to black.
As I said before,
the place where pigmentation follows is where there's some hair.
Because of that,
if you don't shave,
it might react characteristically to black hair.
Also, it might get stinging even more.
So if you're considering Body Toning,
you'll get much better results by getting laser hair removal
or shaving in that area beforehand.
Sometimes people ask if
it’s okay to get Body Toning
on the same day as laser hair removal,
There are people who asked
The toning laser is a very hypoallergenic laser.
So there's an advantage that
you can do it together after any treatment.
It doesn't matter if you get it while you're pregnant.
But there's something like this.
Body toning itself doesn't affect pregnancy,
but there are people who get folliculitis sometimes.
Then, to treat folliculitis,
you have to take antibiotics.
This antibiotic is associated with pregnancy.
Because of that,
Is Body Toning not allowed during pregnancy?
If you're wondering this,
the answer is, yes, it is safe to receive even while pregnant.
This is the right answer.
If you're pregnant and thinking,
"Should I get Body Toning now?",
I’d recommend waiting
until after delivery,
just to avoid any risk of folliculitis.
Why don't you get a toning after giving birth
The pressure is also followed by pigmentation.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who play violin or viola,
there's pigmentation under their chin.
For those who have ridden bicycles for a long time,
there are a lot of people who have pigmentation
in the area where the bike chair presses.
In the case of those people,
Body Toning is good,
but the skin texture has changed a bit.
You can use a lotion with exfoliating properties,
like Urea cream,
to help remove dead skin cells.
If you still have pigmentation,
you can consider getting Body Toning.
PD: Dr.Lee, how white can you go with Body Toning?
I get this question
from my patients a lot.
You can call this a toning work because it actually makes your body appear brighter.
But you can’t go brighter
than your original skin tone.
If you look at your inner arm or inner leg
where the sun doesn’t really reach,
that’s likely your natural skin tone.
You can’t go brighter than your inner arm.
If you naturally have a bright skin tone
but got darker with no proper care,
you’ll benefit from toning.
But if you naturally have a darker skin tone,
there’s a limit that you can benefit from toning.
So, you can think of this as an evening out treatment
more than brightening.
You must wear a sunscreen after the procedure.
But for armpits and inner thighs,
it’s hard to put on sunscreen there
because it’s not really exposed in the sun.
And after toning,
you should avoid being in contact with other things and exfoliation,
as well as shaving.
It’s good to moisturize,
but if the environment is already humid,
there’s no need to do so.
It’s better to keep it dry in that circumstance.
If your pigmentation
gets worse with humidity,
(Botox) you can get an armpit sweat injection
to lower your sweat level by bringing the humidity down
for a greater result.
So, that was our look into Body Toning, how was it?
You must have wondered
what to do with your armpit and elbows.
It’s a minor thing,
but if your skin tone is even,
you get much more confidence in putting on your clothes.
(Can guarantee a nice armpit!) You all can raise your hand now.
If you’re struggling with pigmentation,
you can consult with a professional
and get an appropriate procedure that aligns with your vision.
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