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Ultraplus Total FX for Darker Skin?

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

Asked 31 months ago by Mick123 in San Francisco
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Darker skin types for Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing require care and experience

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, prophylactic and post-op application of topical retinoid and prescription bleaching cream customized to your skin type would be mandatory. You really should seek the experience of a board-certified... more
William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon
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