I have fair skin (type 2 on the fitzpatrick scale) and dark hair. Would the yag laser (1064nm) work on me for hair removal?

Erbium can be very effective for acne scars.  Acne scar treatment needs a combination approach for improvement.  For the best results, one should target the acne scar type.  As everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, the best solution is a tailored one.  Typically you need fillers like ...

Your recovery recommendations will be based on the depth and intensity of your treatment. If you are having a fully ablative procedure, you will probably want to wait about a week afterward before participating in strenuous indoor exercise. Outdoor exercise should probably wait for a few weeks...

In our practice, we have a Cutera XEO YAG laser that is very effective for hair reduction in darker skin tones. We don't have experience with the carbon lotion but do find our device to be quite good. Almost all devices are really permanent hair reduction and not 100% removal. Patients may need...

While it is difficult to assess you using images alone, it appears you are on a normal healing track after this intense treatment. Swelling is a common side effects and could take up to a month to resolve completely. I usually recommend ice or cold compresses to my patients to manage...

The best treatments for capillary issues are vascular lasers such as pulsed dye laser, Excel V, Aerolase, Venus Versa IPL, Laser Genesis or Yellow laser. The settings are determined on a per case basis, so it is best to consult with an expert to determine what will work best for you. We often...