Under our meticulous medical supervision, laser light therapy can be effective when used on naturally dark skin. However, the darker your skin tone, the less effective the treatment will be. The reason for this is that the heat generated by the light pulses is absorbed by melanin, which is then agitated and broken up. That’s how the treatment targets skin blemishes — the greater the contrast between the blemish and the surrounding skin, the more accurate the treatment.
In darker skin, where there is little contrast between the natural skin tone and the blemish or scar, the light’s energy will be absorbed by all tissue and can cause discolouration.
At your consultation, your doctor will discern when laser light therapy are the best treatment for you or if one of our other treatments might offer better results.