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Which Resurfacing Laser Works Best on Dark Skin Types?

Which laser skin treatment works best for resurfacing dark skin types with minimal down time?

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Best Laser Treatment for African-Americans

Which laser treatment works best for African-Americans with stretch marks? Pixel, Fraxel, IPL?

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Worried About Laser and Facial Blistering- Will It Go Away? (photo)

I am a medium skin African American and had my second laser treatment on my face to remove discoloration. That same evening I had severer blistering...

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Light Skin African American with Freckles. Skin Type 5, Northern Virginia. How Do I Get Rid Of These?

I've had freckles all my life due to frequent sun damages (playing out without sunscreen). I learned my lesson. I know wear sunscreen but I really...

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How Will Fractional Laser Affect Black or Dark Skin?

I have been told by one plastic surgeon that was out of town that I am a candidate but would need 3 Fractionated treatments in just a couple of days.

Laser Treatment for Light-skinned African-Americans?

I'm a light-skinned African American. I had laser treatment and it damaged my skin. Was it the technician or the process?

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