Aesthetic
Thulium Laser (Pigment & Skin Renewal)
A 1927 nm non-ablative fractional laser for pigment, melasma, and fine lines — minimal downtime, maximal clarity.
Thulium is a non-ablative fractional fiber laser operating at 1927 nm, targeting water in the epidermis. It is a gold-standard, low-downtime option for sun spots, melasma, fine wrinkles, enlarged pores, dull tone, and superficial actinic keratoses. The upper epidermis is renewed with controlled thermal zones — safe across all Fitzpatrick types (I–VI) with a low risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Duration
20-30 dakika
Application Area
Yüz, boyun, dekolte, el üstü
Preparation
Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks pre-procedure — tanned skin is contraindicated. Stop retinol/glycolic acid products 5 days before. If you have a history of cold sores, antiviral prophylaxis is prescribed. Arrive with clean, make-up-free skin.
Follow-up & Recovery
Mild redness and a "warm/bronzed" feel for 24 hours is normal; coffee-ground-like MEND microflaking follows in 2-3 days. Avoid direct sun for 72 hours and reapply SPF 50+ every 2 hours. No hot showers, sauna, or intense exercise for 48 hours. A series of 3-5 sessions at 4-week intervals is recommended.
How is it performed?
The skin is cleansed and a topical anaesthetic is applied for 30-45 minutes. Protective eyewear is placed before the Thulium handpiece passes over the area in 4-8 overlapping passes. Simultaneous Zimmer external cooling maintains comfort. Post-procedure we apply a calming mask and post-laser barrier serum.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan's perspective
“The most common mistake in pigment therapy is "blasting it off in one aggressive session." Thulium's beauty is the opposite — it treats the skin patiently, with small, precise injury and renewal each session. Across 30+ years of practice I've seen this: aggressive lasers backfire in melasma, but a Thulium protocol combined with tranexamic acid drug delivery has given me a case-closure rate above 85%.”
— Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan
Frequently Asked Questions
- A 1927 nm non-ablative fractional fiber laser that targets water in the upper epidermis. It creates controlled micro-thermal zones that are rapidly replaced by healthy surrounding tissue — clearing pigment, fine wrinkles, and uneven tone session by session.
- Sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dull/tired tone, enlarged pores, fine wrinkles, and superficial actinic keratoses. For deep scars or lines we pair it with ablative alternatives.
- Yes. Because Thulium is non-ablative and works at a superficial depth, the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation is markedly lower than classic IPL/YAG in darker skin. I still start with a test spot for richly pigmented skin in my clinic.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active herpes or acne infection, isotretinoin use within 6 months, tanned skin, photosensitising medications, and a keloid tendency are contraindications. A detailed history is essential.
- A typical cycle is 3-5 sessions, 4 weeks apart. For pigment and melasma, 1-2 "boost" sessions per year preserve results cumulatively. Without sun protection new lesions can appear — SPF 50+ is non-negotiable.
- Most patients return to work the next day. Mild sunburn-like pinkness for 24 hours and a sandpaper-like microflaking for 2-3 days is expected. Makeup can be applied safely 24 hours after treatment.
- Pricing is personalised after consultation and planning. Please reach out via WhatsApp for a tailored quote.
- Yes. In my clinic I combine Thulium with post-session "drug delivery" mesotherapy (tranexamic acid or growth factors) — the first 24 hours of a permeable barrier can increase active penetration by up to 10×.
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