Broken Capillaries and Redness on Dark Skin, Which Laser is Best?

The Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm is used for hair removal and vascular lesions and capillaries in dark skin. It works well but go to an experienced laser practitioner for best results as can be a little tricky.

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question. The YAG is good for individual vessels, but for diffuse redness on dark skin, the Vbeam Perfecta is usually the gold standard, but it too has a limit on how dark the skin may be  for safe treatment.   Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in laser surgery and ethnic skin for the most effective and safe treatments. I hope this helps.