is Fraxel safe for dark skin? (photo)

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I got a bad breakout from cosmetics and wanted to clean up some black spots I have. I had a chemical peel done, while I liked the results, you have to continuously go in and the peeling was annoying and got everywhere

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For this It is not and likely will worsen your skin, you need skin care, peels like cosmelan and retinol masks. Laser genesis can be used to help speed up the process.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

Fraxel may not be your best option, and works best on more fair skin tones. Genesis  is a very wonderful, gentle laser. It
is excellent for collagen stimulation, acne and acne scarring, as well as fine
lines and wrinkling. You will experience very mild redness for about an hour
after your procedure, and then your skin will have a very nice glow. The
treatment is only about 15 minutes, and I have seen beautiful results with
patients who have had up to 3-5 treatments. For best results, please consult with a board certified dermatologist. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

is Fraxel safe for dark skin? (photo)

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