Can Dermabrasion be performed on black skin?

May 31, 2017
Asked By:analia19 in Mexico, MX

I have atopic dermatitis and when a mosquito bites I got dark spots and I know that they are dificult to treat that's why I'm applying depigmenting cream but no matter how careful I'm it get a clearer spot around the dark spot what causes a uneven skin tone, and professionals say black skin with this issues are condened to no have solution,I wanna try dermabrasion,a lot of chemical peels and if it's posible lasser,to have a uniform because the dark spots are getting clear. Can I?

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June 21, 2024

Answer: Dermabrasion is safe for all skin types.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Dermabrasion is safe for all skin types.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 6, 2017

Answer: Dark spots on dark skin

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June 6, 2017

Answer: Dark spots on dark skin

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June 2, 2017

Answer: MIcrodermabrasion is good for all skin types and colors

June 2, 2017

Answer: MIcrodermabrasion is good for all skin types and colors

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