Photofacials with Asian Skin

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Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Would the treatments of photofacials hurt my wife's skin?

4 answers to Photofacials with Asian Skin

Photofacial

If done correctly, a photofacial can be beneficial, but done incorrectly, could cause a pigment problem for months or longer.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Better Options than IPL for Laser Facial Treatments

If the term you are referring to "photofacial" is equated with "IPL" then we are not big fans. While IPL is a jack of all trades, it is master of none. Coming from an office that uses over 20 lasers, we would much rather use a laser that is designed for a specific skin condition and skin types than a generic machine like an IPL. In addition to not being as specific as lasers in relation to the target, lasers are also much more powerful than IPL... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

IPL (Photo facials) safety on Asian and dark skin depends on many factors

IPL (Photofacials) can be safely performed on Asian and other dark skin types but it depends on several factors: the device itself, the settings used and the skill of the operator. There are IPL devices that sell for $20,000 and some that sell for $150,000. The more expensive ones, such as the Lum-1 have more settings that can safely treat darker skin types. But the operator must also be skilled enough to know the correct settings for each patient. Another factor... more

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

IPL in Asian skin

I believe you are referring to intense pulse light as a photofacial therapy. This treatment is usually preferable to treat dark spots and redness on the face of light skinned individuals. However, in patients of Asian, Latin, and other ethnic background, the photofacial have to be done with extra caution. If used too aggressively, they can cause discolorations, blistering and burns/scars. So as long as these treatments are done by a skin specialist, preferable a doctor, then proper... more

Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD
Miami Dermatologist

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