Laser treatment on sun spots on Asian skin?

Hi, thanks for the question - it is something that comes up frequently.  For Asian skin I would NOT recommend an IPL/BBL when there is a much safer treatment - PicoSure laser treatment.  If you can only get an IPL treatment, I would recommend a test spot first to see how your skin responds.  Asian skin can be a very challenging issue without the correct technology,
Best of luck.

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hi Ilikered,Thank you so much for your question. We have seen amazing results with BBL Photo Facial to treat sun damaged skin. Usually done in a series, BBL Photofacial uses advanced scientific technology to produce a clearer-looking skin that’s firmer, and more even in tone and texture. The light energy delivered by the BBL™ will gently heat the upper layers of your epidermis. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate new collagen production, making the skin firmer and more supple. This process will restore your skin to its natural beauty, blending your skins own natural pigment and making it smoother, vibrant and younger looking. Yes, Photo Facial will target melanin in the deeper layers of the skin, this may result in micro-crusting once the pigment has lifted. The scabbing will only last a few days and will naturally fall off, its important not to pick or touch them when they are in this healing phase. If you are a suitable candidate you should not have any marks left over, you may experience a bit of redness immediately after treatment, as photo facial is a no-downtime treatment. Its important to not expose the skin to direct sunlight after treatment and have no tan prior to treatment.I recommend having a customized consultation with an experienced Medical Esthetician and there she will be able to assess if you are a candidate for treatment!