The Best Laser for Dark Skin Tones

When it comes to treating pigment with lasers the longstanding notion has been that if you are a Fitzpatrick V or VI you should look for alternatives because the risks aren’t worth it. 

The issue with treating darker skin tones comes down to increased melanin. Melanin in the skin acts as a chromophore, which absorbs more laser energy and increases the risk of adverse effects.  

Aerolase can safely and effectively treat Fitzpatrick V and IV for concerns like dark spots.

With Aerolase, this isn’t a concern. This is due to the revolutionary 650 microsecond pulse technology. The Neo is able to safely treat all skin tones by using laser energy that can pass through the epidermis so quickly that it does not have time to overheat the epidermal melanocytes, avoiding the pigmentary risk associated with most laser systems.

When it comes to treating melasma, lasers are usually not recommended. With other lasers, the energy delivery isn’t as efficient, which leads to heating of the skin during treatment, and aggravation and discomfort for melasma affected areas. However, the Aerolase Neo can address the epidermal melanin, dermal melanin, and vascular components of treating melasma, all without the need to even touch the skin. With each pulse, laser energy is delivered into the dermis and epidermis to break up melanin deposits while shutting down vasculature and inflammation.

A full treatment can be complete in as little as 15-20 minutes. With all forms of melasma, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation across all skin types as candidates.