No matter what your skin color is, laser eye surgery is a safe and effective way to correct vision problems. However, there are some special considerations for people with dark skin when considering laser eye surgery. Lightening creams or lasers that reduce pigmentation may be useful in cases where there is dark skin under the eyes. Lasers have become the go-to treatment for pigmented lesions, such as vascular lesions of the skin and mucosa, unwanted tattoos, and pigmented nevi.
Gene Rubinstein, a board-certified dermatologist and laser specialist at the Studio City Laser and Dermatology Center in Southern California, explains that the utility of lasers lies in their organization and manipulation of the excitation of electrons through a powerful and constant source of energy. New generations of thermal lasers, including fractional lasers and controlled non-ablative pulsed lasers, have revolutionized aesthetic medicine over the past 15 years. The fractional rejuvenation laser delivers a series of microscopic, closely spaced laser spots to the skin while preserving healthy and normal skin between the laser spots. It is important to have a practical knowledge of laser measurements and terminology to avoid unnecessary or ineffective treatments, as well as treatments that are too aggressive which could cause iatrogenic injuries.
Other lasers can damage the lens and cornea if the laser beam is invisible or in the near-visible spectrum. The role of a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) has emerged in recent years to maintain the laser registry and ensure laser safety. Eye fat from the lower eyelid can make dark circles under the eyes more prominent. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your dark circles under the eyes, it is important to seek medical attention from a qualified doctor who can guide you to the best treatment for your degree of under-eye disease.
Treatments for dark circles may involve topical creams, fillers, as well as laser and radiofrequency treatments. When using lasers on darker skin tones, it is essential to work with an expert who knows how to use lasers on ethnic skin and understands how treatment modalities can affect the outcome. When considering laser eye surgery on dark skin, it is important to consult with an experienced doctor who understands how to use lasers safely on darker skin tones. The doctor should be knowledgeable about laser measurements and terminology in order to avoid unnecessary or ineffective treatments that could cause iatrogenic injuries.
Additionally, they should be aware of potential risks associated with using lasers on darker skin tones such as damage to the lens or cornea if the laser beam is invisible or in the near-visible spectrum. It is also important to consider lightening creams or lasers that reduce pigmentation if there is dark skin under the eyes. Finally, treatments for dark circles may involve topical creams, fillers, as well as laser and radiofrequency treatments.
