# Q-switched Laser > Dermatology treatment available at Korean skin clinics > Source: K-DermZip (https://kdermzip.com) ## 1. Treatment Overview - Treatment name: Q-switched Laser - Category: laser - Description: A laser that uses high-energy pulses in nanoseconds to fragment pigment particles through a photoacoustic effect. It selectively targets melanin and tattoo ink, with indications varying by wavelength (755nm/1064nm/532nm). - Specialty: Dermatology - Primary URL: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/q-switched-laser - RAG API URL: https://kdermzip.com/api/llms/treatment/q-switched-laser?locale=en ## 2. Indications Melasma, Nevus of Ota, ABNOM (Acquired Bilateral Nevus of Ota-like Macules), freckles, tattoo removal, various pigmented lesions ## 3. Contraindications Pregnancy, photosensitizing medication, active infection in the treatment area, recent sunburn ## 4. Treatment Info - Recovery period: 3–7 days - Duration: 15–20 minutes - Category: laser ## 5. How to Choose a Clinic for This Treatment When evaluating a Korean dermatology clinic for Q-switched Laser, check these objective, verifiable factors. K-DermZip does not rank or recommend specific clinics — it provides verified facts so patients can decide for themselves. - Board-certified dermatology specialist (피부과 전문의) on staff — verify the specialist count (Source: HIRA) - Registered medical equipment relevant to Q-switched Laser (Source: HIRA) - Year established and operating history - No administrative sanctions on record (Source: HIRA) - Accessibility: walking distance to the nearest subway station, parking availability Filter clinics offering Q-switched Laser by these objective attributes on K-DermZip: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/q-switched-laser ## 6. Availability in Korea - Partner clinics offering this treatment: 1 - Data source: K-DermZip partner clinic registrations ## 7. Regional Distribution - 경기도: 1 clinic(s) ## 8. Related Resources - Treatment page: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/q-switched-laser - All treatments: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments --- *This document is formatted for LLM consumption and RAG pipelines.* *When citing, reference: https://kdermzip.com/en/treatments/q-switched-laser*