LASER SKIN TREATMENT OPTION FOR ASIAN SKIN TONES A low-energy, low-density 1,440 nanometer fractional laser is an effective laser skin treatment for treating photodamage in Asian patients, according to results of a small study. The patients had Fitzpatrick skin types III to V and had visible signs of photodamage. The patients were given four treatments…
Ongoing acne and acne scars plagued this patient through college. She’d tried medications, but none of them worked, so she presented to Dr. Umar hoping for an effective acne treatment. He started with the Spectra laser and a few medications to effectively treat the active problem, which the patient reports went away after only two…
Here in Los Angeles, Fraxel Dual and Fraxel Repair lasers are available at Fine Touch Dermatology for the treatment of all skin tones. Laser skin treatment for ethnic groups used to involve greater risk of side effects due to the risk of scarring and hyperpigmentation. Darker skin types have higher levels of melanin which readily…
The Different Types of Fraxel Lasers If you are considering having a Fraxel procedure done, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of how it works and three treatment levels that are available. Each of these levels use a different laser. Fraxel works through a process called fractional photothermolysis. It’s precision allows practitioners to…
Fraxel Dual Laser Corrects Acne Scars on African American Skin
After receiving a successful course of acne treatment at DermHair Clinic using the Spectra laser and medications, it was time to address the next step; this patient had been left with severe acne scars. Dr. Umar approached her scarring with the Fraxel Dual laser, due to its effectiveness and safety for use on African Americans…
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