One of the risks of laser on skins with more pigment is increased pigment. It's definitely distressing to get MORE of what you don't want - or get PIH as an unwanted side effect from treatment for other issues.Pico lasers are a better option than other lasers for those who tend toward hyper...
Thank you for your question and picture. It is very common to have a histamine reaction with PicoGenesis. This should subside within 24-48 hours. You can take a Benedryl to lessen the effects as well as pre-treating before your next appointment to help the reaction as well.
The laser itself is safe but the rate limiting factor is the person behind it. This laser can be used to improve PIH in darker skin types safely, however the parameters need to be exact. I use pre treatment and post treatment HQ in this context, as I push the parameters a little over the...