Technology and settings matter
Laser for Diverse Skin Tones
Safe treatment planning must consider skin tone, recent sun exposure, device capability, wavelength, operator training and test-patch response.
Areas you can discuss
- Individual skin assessment
- Device and setting review
- Test patch when appropriate
What to know
- Suitability should never be assumed from a photograph or skin-tone label alone.
- The clinic must confirm that its device and protocols are appropriate for you.
- Pigment changes are a potential risk and should be discussed during consent.
Before and after care
Preparation varies by device and area. Follow the clinic's shaving guidance, disclose recent tanning and medication, arrive with clean skin, and protect the area from sun, heat and friction as directed afterward.
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