Is CoolPeel laser safe for Asian skin?

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I'm asian and had many lasers past 6 years. Fraxel, Alex Trivantage, Picosure . Nothing worked but it got worse. recently I went for consultation to 2 different dermatologists . One doctor told me that laser is not good for asian skin and recommends me cosmelan peels. The other one ( medical spa nurse) suggests to do coolpeel laser. which procedure should I do ? Is coolpeel laser safe for asian skin or should I just go ahead with cosmelan peel? Please help.

Joel B. Beck, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello & thank you for your question.  I am sorry you are having trouble with your skin.  It was difficult to tease out what "got worse" with each laser tx.  I am going to guess you are suffering from pigmentation /melasma?
All of the above mentioned lasers are suitable for Asian skin HOWEVER it depends on the person & their particular skin condition.  
The lasers you tried before create a lot of heat in the skin and will indeed make pigmentation & melasma WORSE, not better.
If melasma & pigmentation is indeed what you are suffering from my best advice is to do non heat inducing treatment moving forward.  Chemical peels such as cosmelan or PCA peels are excellent options along with micro needling with brightening serum.
As always good quality medical grade skin care is a must!

Wishing you a glowing complexion.

Is CoolPeel laser safe for Asian skin?

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