Is IPL suitable for Asian skin?

IPL is suitable for Asian skin if performed by an expert dermatologist who has extensive knowledge and experience with laser treatments. It is also important for the patient to adopt the appropriate skin care regimen in order for the most ideal results. 

Pigmentation is difficult to treat especially in Asian skin; you
have to be careful because if something too aggressive is done it can cause
more pigment.

IPL
treatments can cause hyperpigmentation to your skin type. It is possible that
your treatments are “light” to avoid hyperpigmentation and that may be why you
are not seeing any improvement. However, I do not recommend that you continue
to receive IPL treatments. I would also not recommend a Fractional Laser
treatment as that may also cause hyperpigmentation on your skin type.

I would recommend a Cosmelan or Cosmelan MD treatment.Treatment consists of a mask that is
worn on the skin for 6-12 hours, this mask includes 15 lightening agents like
Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid,
Phytic Acid and Salicylic Acid, the MD version also
includes Retin-A and Hydroquinone.

After
the initial mask there is a maintenance cream that is applied to the face
starting 3-5 days after the mask. The maintenance cream is used 1-2 times a day
for 1 month and then every night and can eventually be dropped down to 2-3
times a week.

For
best protection from new pigmentation; try to stay out of the sun between 10-3
and wear a hat if you do. A topical anti-oxidant (like vitamin C) and sunblock
of SPF 50 should be worn daily and a lightening/bleaching cream should be used
nightly. This treatment would be safer for your skin type and will address all
of your concerns.

It
is best to consult with a Board Certified Dermatologist to see what treatment
is best for your skin type.