KTP is an older multi use laser that will remove brown spots. I use IPL Green because it is effective but also "gentler" than the laser and creates minimal down time. It is also much easier to use IPL to treat the whole face to machieve a uniform skin color free of brown spots and broken blood vessels.
KTP Laser to remove brown spots?
I have one large brown spot on my face about 1 cm in diameter. I went to see a dermatologist who told me that his office can use KTP Laser to remove this brown spot and smaller ones around the face.
But then I read online that KTP Laser is use to remove red vessels on the face? I'm confused.
3 answers to “KTP Laser to remove brown spots?”
A: Lasers for brown spots
There are many different lasers and skin care programs that can treat brown spots. The KTP is one modality. I prefer IPL. Some patients do fine with skin care regimens of hydroquinone and retin-A based products as well.
A: Lasers Confusion
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