I'm an African American, and I have bad dark under eyes which makes my appearance look bad. I've seen online that laser resurfacing may not work for dark skin. Can someone explain it in depth?
September 27, 2013
Answer: Laser Skin Resurfacing and Discoloration
Laser skin resurfacing is ideal if you want to look younger without surgery. The best candidates do not have folds of excess skin or dark skin. Laser skin resurfacing will restore elasticity and plumpness to your skin, but it does not remove excess skin. It can cause discoloration in dark skin.
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September 27, 2013
Answer: Laser Skin Resurfacing and Discoloration
Laser skin resurfacing is ideal if you want to look younger without surgery. The best candidates do not have folds of excess skin or dark skin. Laser skin resurfacing will restore elasticity and plumpness to your skin, but it does not remove excess skin. It can cause discoloration in dark skin.
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September 10, 2013
Answer: African American Skin and Dark Circles under eyes
African american patients will often carry more pigment under the eyes appearing as dark circles. Lasers are not very effective in treating this since they may darken or remove too much pigment from the area. Treatment usually starts with some hydroquinone based lightening creams and sun protection. It can also be from a hollow there as concave areas may appear darker on african american skin. In that case a filler underneath may help the issue.
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September 10, 2013
Answer: African American Skin and Dark Circles under eyes
African american patients will often carry more pigment under the eyes appearing as dark circles. Lasers are not very effective in treating this since they may darken or remove too much pigment from the area. Treatment usually starts with some hydroquinone based lightening creams and sun protection. It can also be from a hollow there as concave areas may appear darker on african american skin. In that case a filler underneath may help the issue.
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