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Nevus of Ota
What is
What is Nevus of Ota?
Nevus of Ota is a benign pigmented lesion characterized by a bluish or grayish spot that usually appears unilaterally on the face, especially around the eyes, cheekbones or nose.
It is caused by the presence of melanocytes in the dermis, and although it may be present from birth, it sometimes intensifies at puberty or during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.
Although it is more common in people of Asian descent, it can also occur in Caucasian patients. It does not disappear spontaneously, but can be effectively treated with laser technology.
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How to treat nevus of Ota?
Diagnosis of Nevus of Ota is made by dermatologic examination, Wood’s light and dermoscopy. In doubtful cases or with atypical lesions, a skin biopsy may be recommended to rule out other pigmentary pathologies.
Our team, with extensive experience in dermatological lasers, establishes a personalized protocol according to the type of skin, depth of pigment and phototype of the patient.
Laser treatment of nevus of Ota
For decades, traditional treatments (cryotherapy, dermabrasion or surgery) offered limited results and risk of scarring. Today, treatment with Q-Switched and picosecond lasers has revolutionized the removal of Nevus of Ota.
At Clínica Tufet, we combine different high precision medical lasers to obtain the best results in fewer sessions, achieving a more complete fragmentation of the pigment with minimal aggression to the surrounding tissue.
Benefits of laser treatment in Tufet Clinic
- Effective and safe removal of dermal pigment.
- Visible results in a few sessions.
- Minimal risk of side effects.
- Fast recovery and no scarring.
- State-of-the-art laser platform that allows us to combine the lasers necessary for the treatment.
- Expert medical team in dermatological laser and advanced medical aesthetics.
How many sessions are necessary?
Generally 4 to 6 sessions are required, spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart, depending on the depth of pigment and skin phototype.
The treatment is ambulatory, well tolerated and with no recovery time.
Conclusions
Laser treatment of Nevus of Ota at Tufet Clinic represents an effective, precise and safe medical solution. Thanks to the combination of different wavelengths and pulse durations, maximum pigment removal is achieved with minimum risk.
Clínica Tufet is a reference center in Spain in the use of advanced medical lasers, with results published in international scientific journals.
Real cases
Clinical case at Clínica Tufet
A 24-year-old male patient of Asian descent presented to our unit with a grayish macule in the right nasal and genital area, diagnosed as Nevus of Ota.
After several unsuccessful previous treatments, a combined laser protocol was applied at Clínica Tufet:
- Q-Switched alexandrite laser (755 nm)
- Picosecond Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm)
- Diffractive picosecond laser
In only 6 sessions, separated every 6 weeks, an almost complete disappearance of the nevus was achieved, without complications or alterations in the texture of the skin. The result was a visible and stable aesthetic improvement in the long term.
Team
Nevus of Ota expert team
FAQs
Can Nevus of Ota be removed permanently?
Yes, although it does not disappear spontaneously, it can be almost completely eliminated by medical laser technology, especially with Q-Switched and picosecond lasers, which fragment the pigment without damaging the surrounding skin. At Clínica Tufet (Barcelona) we use combined Alexandrite, Nd:YAG and picosecond laser protocols, which achieve stable and lasting results in just a few sessions.
Does laser treatment hurt?
The laser treatment of Nevus of Ota Nevus is well tolerated. May cause a mild sensation of heat or mild itchingbut local anesthetic cream local anesthetic cream before each session to increase patient comfort. After the procedure, redness or mild swelling redness or slight swellingwhich disappear in a few days.
What results can be expected?
The results are progressive and progressive and very satisfactory. In most cases, the Nevus of Ota clears up more than 80 % after after completing the recommended sessions. recommended sessions. skin regains a more even tone, with no scarring or texture changes.
The results are stable over timeas long as unprotected sun exposure is avoided during treatment.
Is there a risk of recurrence?
In most cases, the Nevus of Ota properly treated does not recur. . However, there may be a slight slight repigmentation over the years if the skin is exposed to intense ultraviolet radiation. For this reason, we we recommend photoprotectionn daily and periodic check-ups in case of prolonged sun exposure.
Why choose Clinica Tufet for the treatment of Nevus of Ota?
Because in Clinic Tufet we are reference center in dermatological medical laserswith more than 30 years of experience y state-of-the-art equipment. We apply customized protocols with continuous medical follow-up and maximum security. In addition, we have published clinical cases that support our efficacy in the treatment of Nevus of Otavirus. Ota.