Q-switch laser in Dubai for freckles, sun spots and dark spots

A Q-switched laser releases energy in extremely short, powerful pulses — billionths of a second. These pulses shatter pigment particles in the skin into fragments the body clears over the following weeks. At Manhal we use a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for sun spots, freckles, uneven tone, carbon laser peel and tattoo removal, with settings chosen for your skin type.

Well-defined sun spots and freckles often need 1–3 sessions. Full-face tone evening and darker areas such as the underarms usually need 4–8 or more, spaced a few weeks apart. Your exact number is written into your plan after Dr. Abdullah Anis has examined the pigment, and reviewed after each session.

Melasma can be improved but not cleared once and for all, and aggressive laser can make it worse. At Manhal melasma is usually treated first with prescription creams, sunscreen and gentle peels. Low-energy Q-switch sessions may be added for selected patients under dermatologist supervision, and stopped if the skin reacts.

It is used for pigment across many skin types, but darker skin has a higher risk of temporary darkening or pale patches. We reduce that risk with a dermatologist diagnosis, conservative settings, test spots where needed and strict sun protection. Some patients are better suited to peels or creams first.

Treated spots usually turn darker, a little like coffee grounds, then flake away in 5–10 days. The skin may be pink for a few hours. Tone-evening sessions often leave only mild redness, so most people return to work the same or next day with SPF.

Sessions are performed by Dr. Kavitha Ravichandran, DHA-licensed Medical Aesthetician & Aesthetic Laser Specialist with more than 17 years in aesthetic skin, hair and laser treatments. Specialist Dermatologist Dr. Abdullah Anis diagnoses your pigment first and supervises the plan.

The price depends on the area, the number of spots and how many sessions you need. A single sun spot costs far less than a full-face course. After your assessment you receive a written quote for a single session or a package. Message us on WhatsApp for today's price.

Yes, if you protect the skin. Dubai's sun is strong year-round, so daily SPF 50, shade and a hat are part of the plan whatever the month. We postpone sessions if you have a fresh tan or have just come back from a beach holiday.

They do different jobs. Q-switch targets defined spots and freckles precisely; peels improve overall tone, oiliness and mild marks across the whole face. Many patients get the best result from a combination, chosen after the dermatologist has identified the type of pigment.

Most are harmless, but a spot that is new, growing, irregular in colour or shape, itchy or bleeding should be examined before any cosmetic treatment. Dr. Abdullah Anis has training in dermatopathology and checks suspicious lesions first, so nothing is lasered that should be examined or removed instead.

It can help as part of a combined plan once the cause is known — friction, shaving, deodorant irritation or insulin resistance. Creams and peels are often used alongside 4–8 laser sessions. Our dark underarms and inner thighs guide explains the full approach.

Avoid tanning, self-tan and sunbeds for at least two weeks, and stop retinoids or exfoliating acids a few days before unless told otherwise. Tell us about any medicines, recent isotretinoin, cold sores or pregnancy so the plan can be adjusted safely.