Ideal Procedure / Treatment by Phototypes : ( data provided by MD )
Type I , Type II , Type III :
• Hydrafacial
• Chemical peels - Superficial chemical peels , medium depth chemical peels , deep chemical peels
• Micro Laser Peel
• Photo facial , BBL
• Blue Acne Light 420
• Platelet Rich Plasma ( PRP )
• Micropen
• Halo
• Deka DOT Fractionated CO2 and Contour TRL Fractionated Erbium Laser
Type IV and Type V :
• Hydrafacial
• Chemical peels - Superficial chemical peels , medium depth chemical peels
• Micro Laser Peel
• Photo facial , BBL
• Blue Acne Light 420
• Platelet Rich Plasma ( PRP )
• Micropen
• Halo
• Contour TRL Fractionated Erbium Laser
Type VI :
• Hydrafacial
• Chemical peels - Superficial chemical peels , medium depth chemical peels
• Micro Laser Peel
• Platelet Rich Plasma ( PRP )
• Micropen
• Halo
• Contour TRL Fractionated Erbium Laser
Neurotoxin ( Botox ®)
“ Hyperpigmentation with injections is a function of the artistry and the expertise of the person doing it ,” explains Lancer . “ It ’ s not the material , it ’ s the method in which it ’ s done . Hyperpigmentation is common in darker skin tones and is also more difficult to repair in darker skin types because you have competing melanin interfering with treatment protocols ,” he explains . Henry cautions that bruising can also occur on occasion . “ If a component of blood called hemosiderin is deposited in the skin , it can leave long-term discoloration . This is much harder to resolve in darker complexions versus those with lighter skin tones .” ( Elle )
Skin cancers occur at a higher frequency within I-III , but this provides a false impression that there is little risk that people of color can develop skin cancers .
Hyaluronic acid ( HA ) is a substance that is naturally produced by the body . Fillers made from HA , like Juvéderm ® and Restylane ®, bind moisture in the tissue layers beneath the skin ’ s surface , adding volume that remains in place for six months to a year . Different formulations of these HA fillers are made with larger or smaller gel particles , for finer work or for adding more volume . Juvéderm 18 , for example , is used to eliminate fine lines like crow ’ s