What is Pro Yellow Laser?

Pro Yellow Laser is a German-engineered Quadrostar that is an improved version of the commonly used Dual Yellow/Combination laser at some clinics. Because of its special wavelength of 577nm, this Pro Yellow Laser represents a gold standard for vascular treatments and epidermal pigmentation treatments. Ultimately, it is a treatment used to treat pigmentation and promote skin rejuvenation.

Source: CanAm Aesthetic Inc

Why the colour yellow?

The colour yellow has the ideal wavelength of is 577nm and the QuadroStar Pro Yellow Laser was the first pure yellow in the industry that was successful for skin rejuvenation. This Pro Yellow wavelength provides the best absorption when it comes to treating blood vessels.

When compared to the standard green wavelength of 532nm, the yellow wavelength has the ability to produce 40% of higher absorption in the blood. This also means that lesser power is required during the treatment.

How deep can the Pro Yellow Laser penetrate the skin?

Most of our unwanted dark spots, skin discolouration and redness on the skin are rooted in a deeper vascular network of veins that extend beyond the treatable depths of that the traditional green lasers of 532nm can reach. The inability to address these areas can result in the inability to effectively treat deeper pigmented and vascular issues.

Hence, comes the part of the Pro Yellow Laser. This yellow laser has the ability to penetrate much deeper than the standard green lasers that simultaneously address both visible lesions and underlying vessels. Not only that, but this also allows for safer treatment of various skin concerns for light and dark skin.

What are the areas or skin concerns benefit from the Pro Yellow Laser?

Acne

The yellow light from the laser helps treat acne by killing the bacteria that causes it. It also reduced the redness and inflammation simultaneously. Other than that, it also shrinks the sebaceous glands that produce the sebum.

Pigmentation

With a specific wavelength, the energy from the Pro Yellow laser is absorbed by both the melanin pigments and underlying blood vessels. Hence, resulting in the breaking down of pigments and reducing the blood supply to the skin cells that produce the pigments.

Skin rejuvenation

This laser energy from the treatment is absorbed into the dermis layer of the skin to not only treat, but improve the support structure of the skin. Hence, making look brighter and feel much tighter and firm.

Facials veins and blood vessels

As this laser has a high rate of absorption in the red blood cells than any other lasers, it helps reduce the unsightly veins or blood vessels that are on the face. Especially areas like the nose and cheeks.

Redness & rosacea caused by dilated blood vessels

This yellow laser helps by reducing the size or eliminating the blood vessels that would result in reduced redness on the skin and an even-toned complexion. Also, this laser reduces the red marks that are caused by increased blood circulation by reducing the blood vessels in the area.

Vascular conditions

Vascular lesions are caused by small and dilated capillaries that appear as red spots or visible threads on your skin. The Pro Yellow Laser can effectively treat them by shrinking the vessels with its yellow light, without causes damage to the capillaries.

How does Pro Yellow Laser work?

The main reason the Pro Yellow Laser works well is that it is able to penetrate deeper into the tissues. Green lasers with wavelengths of 532nm were tested to treat pigmentation but it did not reach deep enough into the skin to effectively reach the pigmentation and blood vessels that were contributing to these issues.

Also, compared to the standard green wavelength, the yellow wavelength is able to produce 40% higher absorption in the blood. This then leads to the advantages of having better comfort during the procedure, a shorter healing time, reduced risks of side effects like blisters burns or pigmentation chance. The other advantages include the ability to treat darker skin types compared to other lasers and sensitive skin like those with rosacea or eczema.

How do I know if the Pro Yellow Laser treatment is right for me?

If you have these skin concerns, then you can definitely opt for the Pro Yellow Laser treatment:

  • Melasma/brown sports
  • Benign moles
  • Red sports
  • Couperosis/telangiectasias
  • Hemangioma
  • Port-wine stains (vascular birthmarks)
  • Erythema post-acne
  • Sun sports/lentigines
  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • Pyogenic granuloma
  • Rosacea
  • Sebaceous hyperplasia (dilated oil glands)
  • Seborrheic kerastosis
  • Skin tags
  • Wrinkles
  • Venous lake (blue spots)
  • Verruca vulgaris (warts)
  • Xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits on the skin)

Are there side effects to the Pro Yellow Laser treatment?

First and foremost, you should know that the Pro Yellow Laser is a very safe procedure because the laser does not injure the outermost layer of the skin. When we talk about side effects, the only ones you may encounter are mild redness and swelling. However, these side effects will disappear within hours after the treatment.

How many treatments are required?

For vascular or pigmented lesions, visible results can be seen in 1 to 3 treatments that are spaced 3 weeks apart. Thereafter, maintenance treatments are also required. Effective and visible results also depend on the severity of the skin condition. However, the outcomes would also depend on the proper diagnosis of the condition of your skin and the chosen treatment parameters or laser settings.

How long is a Pro Yellow Laser treatment?

Each treatment of the Pro Yellow Laser procedure takes about 45 minutes, which includes time for preparation as well.

Is the Pro Yellow Laser treatment painful?

Most of those who have gotten this treatment compare it to the feel of laser tingling or a prickling sensation like needles and pins. Also, this treatment is also well tolerated even without the use of anaesthesia. However, if the patients request it, topical anaesthesia will be given.

When will the results be visible?

The Pro Yellow Laser treatment can provide immediate effects on vascular lesions. For pigmented lesions, visible results are typically visible within the 5th and 10th day, and continued improvements can be seen over a span of 30 days.

How much does a Pro Yellow Laser cost in Singapore?

Most of the Pro Yellow Laser treatments cost starts from $180.00. However, you should keep in mind that each clinic or establishment have different charges.