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Will Fraxel Repair Work for Indian Skin?
asked 3 years ago by SOS4Fraxel in VA
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: acne scars, ethnic, Indian, skin type IV, skin type V
I am of Indian ethnicity, and suffering from acne scars around the cheek area. I'm wondering, will Fraxel Repair work on my wheatish complexion? Is this procedure safe for me? Since this is such a costly procedure, I would appreaciate some professional advice.
2 answers to Will Fraxel Repair Work for Indian Skin?
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Fraxel re:pair on Indian Skin
Hi SOS,
Fraxel re:pair is indicated for patients with Type I-IV skin types, not for Type V-VI. The danger of treating darker skin types is the risk of hyperpigmentation of the treated skin. That having been said, I recently treated an Indian (India, not American) women with cheek acne scarring. She had very light Indian skin. So far she is doing very well with an excellent result on her scars, and normal healing.
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Fraxel Dual is Recommended for Acne Scars
Fraxel Repair is best suited for skin tightening. However, is not recommended for darker skin tones which have higher levels of melanin. Melanin will absorb the laser and if you have a lot of it, it will cause the skin to overheat. This is why ethnic patients are at risk for permanent scarring. Your skin produces collagen to heal itself. The difference between scar tissue and the normal collagen in your skin is the way the fibers are arranged.
Fraxel Dual on the other hand is...
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