Is the forever young BBL treatment safe for someone with Vitiligo?

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Forever young BBL laser, Would this laser be safe for my face? I have vitiligo on my hands and other areas, but not my face.

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

I see no reason that BBL is contraindicated in a patient with Vitiligo. BBL does not cause hypopigmentation. It targets the abnormal pigment and vascularity in the skin. It should not cause new areas of vitiligo, though as I'm sure you already know, new areas can occur on any part of the body, but that should not be due to a BBL.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa

Tianna Tsitsis, MD · Answer

I would not recommend any light or laser treatments for someone with Vitiligo.  You never know if it can stimulate the disease in a new location or if it will make the skin of your face too light since you are prone to hypopigmentation.  Better to be safe than sorry in this case since hypopigmentation is very difficult to treat (as you know).

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