What is the best laser for pigmentation?

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.

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    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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