Hello, I'm Dr. Tae Hoon Kim, board-certified dermatologist and Medical Director, thinking about your skin 10 and 20 years from now.
I always say that with pigmentation disorders, it's important to receive accurate treatment early, suited to your skin condition.
There is a device drawing attention as a treatment that fits this approach.
It's 'RedTouch Pro.'
Many devices are being developed that can help with not only pigmentation but also firmness at the same time, and among them, this is a high-end device.
RedTouch Pro, a diode laser using a 675nm wavelength, focuses on collagen in the dermis while leaving the epidermis as untouched as possible.
It works by keeping the skin's surface safe while creating change gradually from within.
The biggest reason I chose RedTouch Pro is its ‘built-in cooling system.’
It reduces the heat felt on the skin's surface, so there is almost no pain during treatment and less of a recovery burden.
That's why I describe it as ‘a collagen laser that's comfortable for the skin’ and ‘a laser skin booster.’
It selectively stimulates melanin pigment and improves pigmentation without damaging the surrounding tissue.
I intend to make active use of RedTouch Pro as a laser for firmness treatment, much like Thermage FLX.
Because it targets collagen directly, it is effective for improving firmness and softening wrinkles.
It works by delivering energy to the dermis to stimulate collagen production, so the skin becomes firmer and fine lines improve.
It is also good for refining pores and restoring skin texture, and it helps improve redness and dilated blood vessels.
Because it can address firmness, pigmentation and even blood vessels at the same time, it can be described as an attractive multi-solution device.
What I always emphasize is ‘fractional energy delivery.’
Whether it's scar treatment or collagen regeneration treatment, to create change deep within the skin, the energy needs to work fractionally.
That way, the skin has room to recover while still producing new collagen in a stable way.
RedTouch Pro delivers its 675nm wavelength fractionally, so it can provide focused, even stimulation to the dermis while further reducing the recovery burden.
That's why I also describe it as a ‘laser skin booster’ — it can stimulate the dermis with a laser, without injections.
Skin boosters are treatments that improve the skin environment by injecting active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, PN or PLLA directly into the skin.
They have many advantages, such as hydration, barrier strengthening and restoring skin texture, but the burden of injections and the recovery process can be drawbacks.
RedTouch Pro uses a laser rather than injections to stimulate collagen regeneration, so it doesn't create holes in the skin, recovery after treatment is quick, and the burden of pain is low.
Since it can provide effects similar to skin boosters without injections, it can be an attractive option for patients.
In particular, for patients with both pigmentation disorders and reduced firmness, it makes possible a treatment that improves melasma and fine lines at the same time.
Another feature is that pain is relatively low, to the point that even fairly sensitive people with pain-sensitive skin can receive the treatment.
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" The limitations of RedTouch Pro? "
Earlier I mentioned that RedTouch Pro can be an alternative to Thermage FLX. However, it is not a powerful bulk-heating device like Thermage FLX. So it is somewhat difficult for it to sustain heat in the deeper layers for a long time. Therefore, if you want long-lasting results, repeat treatments every 3–4 months are essential. However, because there is almost no pain and no recovery burden, it can be a very good alternative for patients who want regular maintenance. I believe that, as long as it is received consistently, it is the best approach as a combination-care device focused on restoring pigmentation and firmness. Have you ever heard of a multi-laser that can address not only pigmentation and firmness but also redness, pores and scars? I have never once recommended a treatment simply by device name, but RedTouch Pro may well be the first time I recommend a treatment by device name. Thank you for reading this long post.
If you'd like to experience a board-certified dermatologist's accurate diagnosis and customized combination plan, please feel free to knock on Grays Dermatology's door. This was Dr. Tae Hoon Kim, board-certified dermatologist and Medical Director of Grays Dermatology. ^^
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