We have been doing Active FX for about a year now. We have done it successfully on skin with olive undertones, but you are right, it is always a concern. If the patient has a tendency for hyperpigmentation, especially post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, we usually pre-treat with hydroquinone and treat with it... more
Is Deep FX or Active FX safe on olive skin tones?
I am considering having this treatment for some mild acne scars. I am part Middle Eastern and would say I am a type 3 or 4, its not all that clear to me.
Living in a non-sunny climate, I usually wear some of the lightest colored foundations I can find, but still do have olive undertones.
I have seen some real nightmare results from lasers on anything but white skin so if a professional could address this concern, that would be much appreciated!
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