Is Clear & Brilliant laser safe for dark brown skin? Does it cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?

Clear and Brilliant is an excellent laser system that I use frequently in my office. I would combine the laser with Melarase PM Arbutin to help reduce the risk of PIH and skin discoloration.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Clear + Brilliant is fantastic for all skin types because it is attracted to water in the skin, and not melanin. A series of 4-6 treatments should help to improve your PIH. Using proper products at home is imperative---hydroquinone to suppress melanin, brightening agents such as vitamin C, azelaic acid, arbutin, kojic acid and of course a physical sunblock.

Clear and Brilliant laser is safe for richly pigmented complexions but pretreatment with tretinoin cream or azelaic acid and strict sun protection is necessary. It will not lighten PIH. Please consult a cosmetic dermatologist who can advise appropriate fading lasers and fading creams for PIH.

One of my favorite treatments for darker skin types, prone to PIH (post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation) is Clear and Brilliant. We have over a decade of experience with this technology. Having said this the treatment alone is not the solution. One has to balance sun protection, proper skin care to reduce reactive skin, and possible prescriptives to block excess pigment.  This is a long term gentle approach, not an overnight fix. Get an experienced provider (dermatologists are trained in this!)  and have patience. results are worth it.

Clear + Brilliant is a gentle fractionated laser treatment that can be used in all skin types. Clear + Brilliant Permea combined with sunprotection and antioxidants would help with the hyperpigmentation. 

Yes, Clear & Brilliant is safe for all skin types, including dark skin. This treatment will actually help improve PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation). This is a preventative and corrective treatment as it helps brighten the skin as well as improve the appearance of pores, superficial texture and fine lines. We recommend a series of 3-4 treatments accompanied with brightening topical skin care for best results.