What is my Fitzpatrick Skin Type? Types 1-6? I would like to use laser skin lightening treatments to even out my complexion. I don't know what my complexion color or skin color and tone is. Is it safe to use laser treatments on my face, based on my natural skin color? What is my Skin Color and what is my Fitzpatrick Skin Type, based on my skin color and tone, based on the pictures provided? Please answer.
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Answer: Laser skin lightening for darker skin tones
There are many reasons why the skin darkens which may include sun exposure, inflammation, existing skin conditions, medication, genetics, etc. IV therapy may be helpful for you. It involves directly injecting a concoction of vitamins and minerals into your bloodstream. The concoction will be...
Glutathione is naturally produced by the body. Some people may want more of it for medical reasons or for other purposes such as skin lightening. You may have heard of IV therapy. It is a procedure where a concoction is delivered directly into the bloodstream. This allows a higher concentration...
Thank you for your question and posting pictures. We have been very successful lightening the pigment in personal areas including areolas, bikini area, knees & elbows using the PicoSure laser with the FOCUS and / or Flat Lenses with a series of treatments. FOCUS lens treatments have the ex...