What is the best laser for pigmentation?

Part of: Lasers & devices

There is no single laser for pigmentation, because "pigmentation" covers freckles, sun spots, melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation and more. Diagnosing the type of pigment, its depth and the skin tone decides whether a laser is suitable at all, and which wavelength or technique fits best.

Key takeaways

  • Melasma needs a different kind of caution than a single sun spot.
  • Post-inflammatory pigmentation can get worse with an aggressive procedure.
  • A test spot can be useful in selected cases.

Which Laser for Which Problem? CO₂, RF Microneedling and IPL

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