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I am sorry to hear about your experience. An Alexandrite (755 nm)LASER is better served on lighter skin patients (Fitzpatrick I and II). Nd:YAG (1064nm) is better for skin of color. You will have to use agents that reduce the pigmentation of the treated areas over time (hydroquinone or Kjoric acid) plus suncreeen (min SPF 50) to see any improvement.
I'm sorry this has happened. As stated previously, the was the wrong laser for your darker skin type. A 1064 YAG laser is the right one for you. I also can imagine why the operator continued to treat the entire leg. They should have recognized that the skin was not reacting properly. A derm or Plastic Surgeon is needed to evaluate you. Probably a form of Retin A and hydroquinone would be best to use, but you must be followed by a doctor.
For someone with Fitzpatrick skin type II a 755 Alexandrite laser will work well. You must shave the area prior to treatment to minimize discomfort. Additionally, a topical anesthetic can be used prior to treatment but must be completely removed before treatment begins.
Typically during a laser treatment the technician will cleanse the skin with a wipe to remove any oils, lotions or products that could interfere with your treatment and this process could cause the area to feel and look a little drier than normal, I'd start by asking your technician what he or...
Thank you for your question. When you dye your hair it only tints the hair that is above your skin. The hair below the skin is not changed. Lasers need to target the Bulb of the hair when it is in the bottom of the hair follicle. It heats this Bulb and in turn causes damage to the cells that...
