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Fraxel Repair on Darker Skin Tones?
asked 3 years ago by Bungirl4 in california
Latest answer by Nissan Pilest, MD
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Tags: eyelids, acne scars
I am interested in Fraxel Repair for acne scars and eyelids. I am Mexican and Native American with olive skin. Is this procedure recommended for darker skin tones?
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Fraxel Repair for acne scarring on darker skins
Fraxel Repair can be used on darker skins, but only when there has been some kind of melanin suppression in place first. This is typically hydroquinone applied daily for 4 to 6 weeks prior to the procedure.
Ablative lasers tend to be more friendly to the lighter skin tones and those with northern European ancestry. Thus far, those with South American, Mediterranean and Asian ancestry are at much higher risk for pigmentation responses.
Your particular ethnic mix GUARANTEES some level of post...
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Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon