Ultraplus Total FX for darker skin?

Can Ultraplus Total FX (Deep FX and Active FX) treatment be performed on darker skin types?

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A: Darker skin types for Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing require care and experience

William Ting, MD
By William Ting, MD - Bay Area Dermatologic surgeon

Darker skin types require much greater finesse for Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing (e.g. Deep Fx, Total Fx, Mixto, Fraxel Repair). There is a nontrivial risk of hyperpigmentation in hands of a physician who has not had sufficient experience working with ethnic skin. Strict daily sun protection,... more

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