The ans is late in coming I just saw this post and its August 12.
Asians have a darker complexion even if the skin appears light the genetics must be accounted in the evaluation. The yag is a gold standard for darker skin types fitzpatrick IV-VI. IPL can be used but the operator must be an expert in darker skin types and the fluences adjusted accordingly. So in my medical opinion YAG is better because it would have less risks.
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Asians have a darker complexion even if the skin appears light the genetics must be accounted in the evaluation. The yag is a gold standard for darker skin types fitzpatrick IV-VI. IPL can be used but the operator must be an expert in darker skin types and the fluences adjusted accordingly. So in my medical opinion YAG is better because it would have less risks.