I am an African American woman and i have a lot of hyperpigmentation all over my face as well as on my neck area. I also have a lot of hairs and in grown hairs on my chin and neck. I was thinking of getting a fraxel laser treatment to remove the dark spots and the laser hair removal to remove the hairs, but i dont know which one i should do first. Any suggestions?
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Fraxel Dual is a fabulous laser for acne scars but for patients of African American descent I much prefer the eMatrix. The eMatrix is a color blind laser and treats all skin types without the risk of hyper pigmentation which can be as bad as the scars themselves. For the best cosmetic r...
The Fraxel laser is a fabulous laser for treating sun damage, scars, and wrinkles. Bronzing is typical after the 1927 setting and can last for several days on the face. If you have olive complexion it can also take longer depending on what setting what used and how many joules of energy to t...
I suggest posting photos. I think you need to see someone who is an expert in lasers and treating dark skin types. You need a good lightening skin protocol but this can only be recommended with an in person consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.
