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Can the Fractional CO2 Resurfacing Laser Be Used on Hispanic Skin?

gabbylu94Jul 15, 2010
Can this lasser be used in Hispanic skin? My skin is like olive type and I am not sure if it can leave me hiperpigmented areas.

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Hi 1224.  The answer is that most likely the spots will return.  The most common bleaching product is hydroquinone and after you stop using it the pigment will return.   For a permanent solution to your issue, consider finding a local practitioner with q-switched lasers....

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