[ Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon ] New Laser Toning! Immediate Tone-Up Effect - Gold-Diamond (GD) Toning

Many people are concerned about melasma, blemishes, and dull-looking skin tone every time they look in the mirror. The first question that often arises when considering pigment treatments is, "Is there a treatment that brightens the tone all at once?" Gold-Diamond Toning (G.D Toning) is a method that combines laser toning and peeling, allowing you to visually confirm a change in tone immediately after the procedure.

Gold-Diamond Toning is a pigment whitening treatment that involves applying an ampoule with a special diamond crystal structure and gold particles as main ingredients to the skin surface, then irradiating it with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser to perform toning and peeling simultaneously. You can understand it as a method where the laser toning works on deeper layers of pigment, while the applied ampoule and peeling simultaneously refine the keratin and dullness on the skin surface.

Since it addresses not only pigmentary changes like melasma and blemishes but also surface refinement through peeling, patients often report experiencing a brightening of tone relatively quickly right after the procedure.

As those who have undergone laser toning know, pigmentary disorders usually require multiple cumulative sessions for noticeable improvement. Gold-Diamond Toning differs from general laser toning in that it applies ampoule and peeling together.

As shown in the table, Gold-Diamond Toning is a procedure that considers not only pigment but also skin tone and texture. However, results may vary individually depending on the type and depth of pigment, and skin condition.

If any of the following apply to you, we recommend considering Gold-Diamond Toning:

• If you are concerned about melasma, blemishes, and dull-looking skin tone.
• If you have undergone general laser toning but found it difficult to perceive changes.
• If you want to refine skin tone and texture along with pigment.
• If you want to reduce the burden of multiple treatment sessions.
• If you are looking for a pigment treatment with less pain and downtime.

If the pigment is deep or widespread, we may also consider Epidermal Pigment Removal or a Customized Whitening Solution tailored to your skin condition. It is safer to determine the right combination after directly examining your skin in the consultation room.

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The biggest feature of Gold-Diamond Toning is that it performs toning and peeling simultaneously. By addressing pigment while also refining surface keratin and dullness, it can comprehensively care for melasma and blemishes, as well as pores, elasticity, and skin texture.

If you are also concerned about pores, reviewing Causes and Management of Pore Changes can help you find a direction.

Gold-Diamond Toning is known to have less pain and side effects (mild erythema), but as with all procedures, reactions vary depending on individual characteristics. After the procedure, you should keep the following in mind:

• Temporary swelling and redness may appear and usually subside gradually.
• Fine scabs or dead skin cells may form; do not forcibly remove them.
• After the procedure, special attention to UV protection is beneficial for pigment management.
• Maintain sufficient hydration and temporarily postpone the use of strong irritating products.
• The appropriate number of sessions and intervals vary depending on the depth of pigment and skin condition.

If your skin appears duller due to lack of moisture, Water-Luminous Injection for hydration care may be combined. However, it is best to decide on additional care after assessing your skin condition.

Pigment treatment is a process of gradually adjusting and coordinating while observing the skin condition, rather than a one-time procedure. Even for the same melasma, the depth and distribution differ, and even for the same procedure, reactions vary from person to person. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly diagnose the skin and establish a plan during the initial consultation.

Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon provides customized whitening care, including Gold-Diamond Toning, based on its experience in whitening and pigment treatment. We recommend finding the right approach for your pigment type and skin condition together.

If melasma, blemishes, and dull skin tone have been a long-standing concern, it is better to get a diagnosis first rather than self-diagnose.

Dr. Sang-Joo Lee, Chief Director (MD, PhD, Yonsei University College of Medicine and Graduate School; Dermatology Resident, Severance Hospital; President, Korean Dermatological Association) Dr. Sang-Joo Lee's Profile First published 2022-03-02 / Last reviewed 2026-06-16

This article provides general information, and treatment effects and reactions may vary individually. Accurate diagnosis and treatment direction should be determined through consultation with medical staff.