Can this laser be used on a dark skinned person? i'm 23, latino male, with some hyperpigmentation and some depressed scars. i been looking for some kind of treatment but most doctors won't recommend much since my skin has a dark tone. please help me out.
March 7, 2011
Answer: Fraxel laser is not good for dark skin tones, but fillers are a good option
Unfortunately, the advice you received is correct. People with darker skin tones (darker Caucasians tones, Latinos, Asians and African Americans) are not good candidates for aggressive laser procedures that are necessary to treat deep acne scarring. Furthermore, less aggressive treatments, such as light chemical peels and microdermabrasion, are ineffective at treating acne scars.
However, the newer fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are effective at filling in and smoothing many acne scars in darker skinned patients. Yes, this is temporary and has to be "touched up" about once a year, but it is still a good option for darker skinned patients who are not good candidates for the laser.
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March 7, 2011
Answer: Fraxel laser is not good for dark skin tones, but fillers are a good option
Unfortunately, the advice you received is correct. People with darker skin tones (darker Caucasians tones, Latinos, Asians and African Americans) are not good candidates for aggressive laser procedures that are necessary to treat deep acne scarring. Furthermore, less aggressive treatments, such as light chemical peels and microdermabrasion, are ineffective at treating acne scars.
However, the newer fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm, are effective at filling in and smoothing many acne scars in darker skinned patients. Yes, this is temporary and has to be "touched up" about once a year, but it is still a good option for darker skinned patients who are not good candidates for the laser.
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January 20, 2010
Answer: Fraxel on dark or Hispanic skin You are correct. Certain darker skin types are more difficult to treat and require enormous expertise on the part of the physician. It is impossible to determine if you are an appropriate candidate unless I see your skin. In general, however, the darker the skin, the higher the risks for post-treatment hyperpigmentation.
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January 20, 2010
Answer: Fraxel on dark or Hispanic skin You are correct. Certain darker skin types are more difficult to treat and require enormous expertise on the part of the physician. It is impossible to determine if you are an appropriate candidate unless I see your skin. In general, however, the darker the skin, the higher the risks for post-treatment hyperpigmentation.
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