Unsightly scars can wreak havoc on your self-confidence and affect all parts of your life. In the past, laser treatments for dark skin have caused skin discoloration. However, in the past few years, laser technology has improved. A shorter wavelength laser is considered superior. In addition, you should seek a highly experienced physician to do the procedure because they will have an optimal understanding of the differences in lasers and skin color.
nd:Yag
Melanin is the natural coloring in a person's skin. With shorter wave lengths, melanin is absorbed and causes less discoloration. According to the Hair Removal Journal, the nd:Yag (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) laser is the laser of choice for doctors treating patients with scars on dark skin. The nd:Yag laser uses a shorter wavelength (emitting light at 1,064 nm). However, other tricks such as pulsation of the light can also affect the look of the scar.Therefore, you should be sure that your physician is highly experiences with lasers.
Diode
According to Dr. Rube J. Pardo and Judy Fahey, RN, the use of the Light Sheer Diode Laser System, is excellent for laser scar reduction on a dark-skinned person. The Light Sheer Diode Laser System uses a wavelength of 800 nm. It is thought to be superior because Light Sheer can use pulsation technology. According to Pardo and Fahey, longer pulse durations combined with aggressive cooling of the skin increases the safety level for dark skinned people. In addition, it provides a higher radiation shield and has fewer side effects.
IPL
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is another type of laser treatment that is considered very effective on scars of dark skinned people. IPL lasers have a varying band of wavelengths and are commonly used to treat several different problems at a single time. According to Cosmedical Skin Solutions, IPL works by emitting different wavelengths of light which are absorbed into the melanin and also the hemoglobin which is the color of your blood in the blood vessels. The light from the IPL heats the skin and damages the target cells of the scar that is to be treated.
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