Lip Depigmentation with PioonLaser

WUHAN, China - May 30, 2022 - PRLog -- Etiology- The most common cause is physiologic i.e. hyper-melanin pigmentation. After ruling out any malignant changes, the Laser is used electively for removing pigmentation from the lips.
Treatment modality- Many techniques have been used for the treatment of lip depigmentation. Melanin pigmentation normally exists in the epithelial layer and might reach the basal layer, making these pigmentations superficial and easy to reach and eliminate. Lip melanin depigmentation techniques includes Cryotherapy, Pink tattoo, Photodynamic therapy, Chemical peeling and Topical medicated agents such as Vit. C, arbutin, hydroquinone, and liquid nitrogen
All these treatments results have different outcomes and adverse effects and esthetic results might not be satisfactory for the patients; however, lasers achieved good acceptable results esthetically and are tolerated by patients. PIOON Laser offers different wavelengths like 450nm, 810nm/980nm which can either be used in contact or non-contact manner to perform this procedure. In this case the patient was clinically examined, an informed consent was taken after complete explanation of the procedure, and all laser safety precautions were followed.  Anesthetic gel was applied on the lips of the patient. The patient was asked to open the mouth widely and the depigmentation process was carried out from the upper lip to the lower lip in a sequential clockwise manner. Wavelength of 980 nm (https://www.pioon.com/products_dental_lasers.html) was used in contact mode and the laser setting was 1 Watt in continuous mode.
Rationale behind Use of Lasers Laser is absorbed by pigments in the soft tissue, thus making it an excellent hemostatic agent. It also has the advantage of easy handling of tissues, less chairside time, treatment finishes in single visit and property of potential decontamination and sterilization.
Conclusion- Lip hyperpigmentation is an esthetic concern as it masks the overall appearance of the individual. The use of a diode laser was shown to be a safe and effective treatment modality to provide optimal aesthetics with reduced discomfort to the patients during the treatment.