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.