One of the most important factors for the success of your treatment is the correct typing of your skin. Skin type is often categorized according to your genetic disposition, reaction to sun exposure, and tanning habits. Please answer the following questions below to help us determine your correct skin type.

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Possible Side Effects of Treatment

Discomfort

Some patients experience various degrees of discomfort. Some have described the sensation as stinging, while others have described as similar to a rubber band snap.

Erythema

The most common side effects are erythema (redness) and mild edema (swelling), which generally occur immediately after laser treatments and typically resolve within 24 to 48 hours.

Change of Pigmentation

There may be a change of pigmentation in the treated area. Most cases of hypo- (lighter) or hyper- (darker) pigmentation occur in people with darker skin, or when the treated area has been exposed to sunlight before or after treatment. In some patients, hyper-pigmentation occurs despite protection from the sun. This discoloration usually fades in three to six months, but in rare cases, mainly with hypo-pigmentation, the change may last longer or be permanent.

Blister

In some cases, a crust or blister may form, which may take five to ten days to heal.

Bruising

In some patients, a bruise may appear in the treated area. It may last anywhere between five to fifteen days.