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Cutera Limelight photo facial okay for East Asian skin?

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  • abracadabby
  • Created: February 8, 2025

I'm curious about success or failure stories with Cutera Limelight for Japanese, Chinese, or other East Asian skin types. My new dermatologist says it's completely safe for Asian skin, the tool just needs to be adjusted correctly. I asked the doc about testing a patch first for my tolerance and they said they only do that for high-risk patients and they don't consider me high risk.

I've read a few horror stories about PIH or melasma with Asian skin post treatment and it has me worried. Should I be? I have sun damage on cheeks, broken capillaries, and sun/age spots I want to treat. Family background of sensitive, reactive skin, keloids, etc. Thanks.

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