Frequently Asked Questions About the Q-Switched Ruby Laser

The Q-switched ruby laser is a treatment that uses laser energy to target skin concerns related to melanin, such as age spots and birthmarks.

The Q-switched ruby laser is used not only for superficial pigmented lesions such as age spots and freckles, but also for deep-seated pigmented lesions such as ADM and Ota’s nevus. Since indications vary depending on the type of lesion, a medical examination is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment.

With a Q-switched ruby laser, you may feel a pain similar to being snapped by a rubber band when the laser is fired. The intensity of the pain varies from person to person.

With a Q-switched ruby laser, redness, scabbing, and swelling may occur after the procedure. It typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the scabs to fall off naturally, but the time it takes for the treated area to become less noticeable varies from person to person.

Yes. The “The Ruby Z1 Nexus” system used at YAYOI CLINIC features two modes that can treat everything from superficial dark spots and freckles to deeper-seated birthmarks. Additionally, since the laser intensity can be adjusted based on factors such as skin thickness, treatment can be tailored to the specific condition of the skin and the type of pigmentation.

After a Q-switched ruby laser treatment, it is important to protect your skin from UV rays to prevent pigmentation and other issues. Be sure to take adequate precautions against UV exposure during the day—such as using sunscreen—and take care not to subject the treated area to any additional irritation.

Risks associated with Q-switched ruby laser treatment include redness, pain, scabbing, hyperpigmentation, pinpoint bleeding, recurrence of hyperpigmentation, temporary inflammatory hyperpigmentation, erythema, blisters, and crusting.

At YAYOI CLINIC, we offer two options for removing age spots with the Q-switched ruby laser: a single-shot treatment and an “unlimited” plan for multiple spots. The best option for you depends on the number and size of your age spots, so please discuss this with us during your consultation. For more details, please refer to the “Price List” page or ask us during your consultation.

Yes. At YAYOI CLINIC, after Q-switched ruby laser treatment, we apply ointment to the treated area and cover it with tape. It is important to protect the treated area for about one week after the procedure and to avoid touching or picking at the scab until it falls off naturally.

While a single Q-switched ruby laser treatment may be sufficient in some cases, the results vary depending on the type and extent of the dark spots.