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Dual Yellow Laser or 1064 Q Switch ND YAG ?

augustyaDec 2, 2015
For a Dermal Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation what is the best laser between the two Dual Yellow Laser or the 1064 Q Switch ND YAG ? Which one promises to be the best technology to treat Dermal Hyperpigmentation ?

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This is a potential complication for anyone getting lasers.  I suggest you avoid any further treatments in this area and start scar prevention and pigmentation/complexion blending treatment at this time.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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I suggest starting pills to prevent fungal infection and to get a shot of a steroid.  your dermatologist should evaluate this in person.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Hi Sandy.  The answer is that it depends what your skin type is and what you are treating.  We commonly use the "long pulsed" Nd:Yg (Yag) laser for dark skin hair removal in African American patients.  If you are black and looking for laser hair removal, this type of laser would...

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Hi TM.  Although it looks like the treatment was a bit aggressive, it also looks like you are healing well.  Flaking, scabbing and sometimes even bruising can accompany q-switched Yag laser treatments and we normally prepare our patients for having social downtime of about 5-7 days....

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