Yellow Q Star
- 577 nm wavelength
- 2 steps: Pen toning followed by scanner mode
- Works by targeting both melanin (pigments) and underlying blood vessels to address pigmentation issues like melasma, erythema, and redness
- Effectively kills acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation, and shrinks sebaceous glands to improve acne condition
Indications:
- Rosacea
- Telangiectasia
- Acne and post-acne redness
- Melasma
- Skin rejuvenation
Unsuitable candidates:
- Dark skin types: Fitzpatrick V and VI
Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infection
- Signs of sun injury
- Wound
Interval: 4–6 weeks apart depending on condition(s)
Number of sessions: 4–6 sessions recommended, exact number depending on the condition(s)
Results: Immediate skin brightening and whitening; gradual improvement of acne/facial redness/melasma in the following weeks
Downtime: Treated area might appear slightly more erythematous post-procedure for rosacea/acne/PIE/telangiectasia; otherwise nil downtime
Complications:
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Scarring (rare)
Pre-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Apply numbing cream: 30 mins (numbing for melasma/skin rejuvenation usually not needed)
- Obtain written consent
Post-procedure:
- Remove gel on the face
- Photo documentation
- Post-procedure skin cooling as required
- Apply moisturizer and sunscreen
- Post-procedure advice:
- Apply SPF 50 broad spectrum sunscreen at least twice a day
- DO NOT touch, scratch, or rub the treated area until fully healed to prevent irritation or infection
- Be gentle when washing your face
- Resume regular skincare products after 48 hrs
- Avoid skincare ingredients such as retinol, Vitamin C, exfoliating products (facial scrub/AHA/BHA) for 2 weeks
- Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks
- Avoid facial procedures and energy-based aesthetic treatments (laser, radiofrequency, HIFU, BBL, IPL) for 2 weeks
Price: $500 (face)
