Kalyani Nagar, PuneEO Q-switched Nd:YAG laser
Qyros Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser
An EO Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with a flat-top beam and pulses shorter than six nanoseconds, used for laser toning, pigmentation and melasma.
Pigmentation Treatment · MD Dermatologist in Kalyani Nagar, Pune
Laser Toning For Even Skin Tone Without Downtime
Gentle laser sessions that lighten pigmentation, tan and uneven tone with no downtime, using settings chosen for Indian skin.
Key facts about Laser Toning
- Sessions
- 6–8 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
- Session time
- 20–30 minutes
- Downtime
- None; mild redness for about an hour
- Results
- Brighter tone after 2–3 sessions; pigmentation lightens over the course
- Starts from
- Discussed at consultation
Overview
About Laser Toning At Skin Essence
Laser toning uses very short, low-energy laser pulses that are absorbed by pigment in the skin, breaking it into fine particles the body clears over the following weeks. Because the energy is low and spread over several sessions, the skin is not wounded, which is why patients walk out and go straight back to work.
The treatment suits Indian skin, mostly Fitzpatrick type IV to V, when the wavelength and settings are chosen correctly. The long-wavelength laser used for toning passes through the surface layer and targets pigment underneath, which lowers the risk of burns and dark patches that stronger lasers carry on darker skin. At Skin Essence the settings are chosen by Dr. Daksha Patel, an MD dermatologist, for your skin tone and concern. At our Kalyani Nagar clinic, toning is performed on the Qyros Q-switched Nd:YAG, whose flat-top beam and pulses shorter than six nanoseconds shatter pigment with very little heating of the surrounding skin.
Laser toning lightens tan, post-acne marks and uneven tone, and helps keep melasma under control as part of a wider plan. It is not a one-visit glow treatment: results build over a course of sessions, and over-treating in the hope of faster results can cause light patches, which is why we keep sessions gentle and spaced out at our Kalyani Nagar clinic.
Options & areas
- Qyros Q-Switched Nd:YAG
- Face
- Neck
- Underarms
- Pre-Event Glow
What To Expect
How Laser Toning Works At Skin Essence
- 01
Assessment
The type of pigmentation is checked under magnification and your skin tone is graded, which decides the wavelength, energy and number of sessions.
- 02
Preparation
Avoid tanning for 2 weeks, stop retinoids and scrubs 3 days before, and do not wax or thread the area in the week before a session.
- 03
The session
The skin is cleansed, protective goggles are worn, and the handpiece passes over the area for 15 to 20 minutes. You feel mild warmth or a light snap.
- 04
After the session
A soothing cream and sunscreen are applied and you can return to work immediately. Sessions repeat every 2 to 4 weeks.
The Equipment
What We Use For Laser Toning
- Kalyani Nagar, Pune
Downtime, Honestly
What Recovery Really Looks Like
- Downtime
- None; mild redness for about an hour
- When you will see results
- Brighter tone after 2–3 sessions; pigmentation lightens over the course
- Course
- 6–8 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
Aftercare
- Apply sunscreen every morning and reapply outdoors; laser-treated skin darkens easily without it.
- No scrubs, retinoids or salon facials for 3 days after each session.
- Report any darkening or light patches the same day so settings can be adjusted.
- Melasma patients continue a monthly maintenance session after the course.
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Dr. Daksha Patel
MBBS, MD (Skin & VD) · Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Your Dermatologist
Laser Toning Is Planned And Supervised By Dr. Daksha Patel, MBBS, MD (Skin & VD).
With 17+ years of experience in Dermatology and Cosmetology, Dr. Daksha Patel is dedicated to providing personalised, evidence-based care for healthy, confident skin and hair. Her special areas of interest include acne and pigmentation, hair problems, anti-ageing treatments, and paediatric dermatology.
- Acne & Pigmentation
- Hair & Scalp Problems
- Anti-Ageing & Skin Rejuvenation
- Paediatric Dermatology
Helpful Answers
Laser Toning Questions, Answered Honestly
Yes, when the correct wavelength and low-energy settings are used and the skin is not tanned at the time of treatment. Burns and pigment changes come from wrong settings or untrained operators, which is why sessions here are dermatologist-planned.
Most patients describe mild warmth or a light rubber-band snap. No numbing is needed, and the skin looks normal within an hour.
No. It helps control melasma as part of a plan with sunscreen and prescription creams, but melasma is a chronic condition that needs maintenance. Laser toning used alone or aggressively can make it worse.
A peel removes the damaged surface layer and causes a few days of flaking. Laser toning targets pigment below the surface with no peeling. Many patients benefit from both, alternated across the course.
High energy on Indian skin risks burns, dark patches or light patches that are harder to treat than the original problem. Several gentle sessions give better results with far less risk.
Where To Find Us
Visit Skin Essence In Kalyani Nagar, Pune
Primary clinic
Kalyani Nagar, Pune
Brahma Business Park, Tower T9, 21st Floor, Office No. 2107, 2108, 2109Near F Residence, New Kalyani NagarPune 411014, Maharashtra
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Clinic Location
Brahma Business Park, Tower T9, 21st Floor, Office No. 2107, 2108, 2109Near F Residence, New Kalyani NagarPune 411014, Maharashtra