# 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. Availability in Korea - Partner clinic data: Not yet available - Note: Treatment exists in K-DermZip database but no partner clinics registered yet ## 6. 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*