Is the ND: YAG laser safe for South Asian skin?

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Hello, I'm a South Asian woman who is currently looking for treatments for broken veins on my face. They're on the mild side but I don't want them because they're blue in colour. I'm aware that South Asians (Indian/Bengali/Pakistani and Sri Lankan) are prone to hyperpigmentation. I have hypermobility so my skin bruises and cuts easily. Would a patch test be appropriate first before going ahead with the procedure? Also, is it safe for Asian skin? Thank you to the doctors who'll answer this.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​Hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly,; lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase or Laser Genesis; radiofrequency like Venus Viva; and constant skin care and sun protection. Bimonthly facials with SilkPeel DermalInfusion are essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement. Hypopigmentation will need more of an evaluation and possibly additional lasers to get improvement. I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.​

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Is the ND: YAG laser safe for South Asian skin?

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