BEFORE: The cheek of a patient with ethnic skin before laser hair removal. AFTER: The cheek of a patient with ethnic skin after laser hair removal (in this instance, by 6 treatments with a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser).
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Ethnic Skin, Cosmetic Procedures 

Picture of Ethnic Skin, Cosmetic Procedures: BEFORE: The cheek of a patient with ethnic skin before laser hair removal. Divider line
BEFORE: The cheek of a patient with ethnic skin before laser hair removal.
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Overview
Ethnic skin is a term used to indicate a person with olive or darker skin who tans easily. Patients with dark skin often display fewer signs of aging than similarly sun-exposed whites and, therefore, may require a different approach. Medical advances in dermatology have made it possible for people with darker skin types to benefit from many cosmetic procedures that were formerly only available to lighter-skinned patients.

Some of available procedures that can be done for ethnic skin are as follows:
  • Botulinum toxin injection (Botox®)
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical peels
  • Injectable fillers
  • Many laser treatments (eg, laser hair removal)
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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