Hello, I am a dermatologist. Transparent skin without a single blemish is probably a dream for many. If you are concerned about skin whitening, melasma, or blemishes, you may have considered or experienced laser toning at some point. Recently, a new procedure that combines peeling and toning has emerged, and I have personally performed it. Today, we will learn more about GD Toning, a newly introduced treatment method.
What is GD Toning?
GD Toning is also known as 'Gold Diamond Toning'. It is a new toning procedure that involves applying a solution primarily composed of special diamond crystal structures and gold particles to the skin, followed by irradiation with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser.
Differences between General Laser Toning and GD Toning
General laser toning works by irradiating pigment in the dermal layer with a 1064 nanometer wavelength laser, breaking down the pigment into smaller pieces to be absorbed and disappear. In contrast, with GD Toning, heat is generated from the gold particles applied to the skin during the laser irradiation process. This heat causes the diamonds to be ejected, simultaneously exfoliating the stratum corneum. This ability to perform toning and peeling at the same time is its biggest feature.
What are the main advantages of GD Toning?
GD Toning offers several advantages:
- Can be performed without anesthesia: The procedure is performed without a separate anesthesia process.
- Quick return to daily life: Although mild erythema may occur after the procedure, it usually disappears within about 30 minutes, allowing for an immediate return to daily life.
- Simultaneous resolution of superficial and deep pigment: Pigmented lesions such as melasma and blemishes occur due to pigment deposition in the deep dermal layer or the shallow epidermal layer of the skin, caused by various factors. Most pigmented conditions appear in both the dermis and epidermis. With general laser toning, it was necessary to irradiate dermal pigment and epidermal pigment with different wavelengths or to perform a separate peeling procedure. However, based on my actual experience, GD Toning combines toning and peeling in one session, allowing for the simultaneous resolution of both superficial and deep pigment, which I found to be a significant advantage.
- Faster results with fewer sessions: Compared to general laser toning, which typically requires at least 10 sessions to see results, GD Toning has been reported in studies to show faster improvement in skin pigmented conditions with fewer sessions.
- Immediate improvement in skin texture and tone: The most significant effect reported by those who have directly experienced GD Toning is the immediate visible improvement in skin texture and tone right after the procedure, as the stratum corneum is removed through simultaneous peeling and toning.
What effects can be expected from GD Toning?
In addition to pigment improvement, GD Toning can offer various other effects:
- Whitening effect: The GD Toning ampoule contains tranexamic acid, arbutin, and niacinamide, which can contribute to a whitening effect.
- Elasticity and pore improvement: The gold particles, when irradiated by the laser, can heat up to 266 degrees Celsius, stimulating collagen beneath the skin through a heat dissipation effect, which is known to help with tightening and pore reduction.
- Improvement of superficial melasma: It is highly recommended for those suffering from dull facial skin, exfoliation due to troubles, and hyperpigmentation. It can also help with superficial melasma that was difficult to resolve with toning alone.
GD Toning is a new procedure that simultaneously performs peeling and toning, offering the combined benefits of stratum corneum removal and pigment improvement. Its key feature is the immediate improvement in skin texture and tone after the procedure.
GD Toning, synergistic effects when combined with other treatments!
Generally, GD Toning is known to show good results when alternated with laser toning. For example, if you receive GD Toning this time, you might consider receiving Pico Toning, which is effective among laser tonings, next time.
Furthermore, if you are concerned about pigmented conditions, facial redness, and red acne scars appearing together, you can consider Gold Toning, which is effective for redness treatment. For those who wish for further improvement in skin elasticity, combining Genesis Laser with GD Toning can yield synergistic effects.
In addition, if you combine medical skincare with regenerative care, it can help make your skin healthier and prevent the occurrence of other skin conditions.
We have now learned about GD Toning, a new treatment for pigmented conditions such as melasma and blemishes. If you have any questions, please feel free to inquire.