Olive, brown or dark skin (skin types III to VI) is not an obstacle to laser. It simply needs the right laser, the right settings and suitable follow-up. Dr Sara Zahid, a dermatologist in Guéliz, specialises in pigmented skin and performs many lasers on this type of skin. She chooses the device and the parameters after examining your skin and skin type, with Fotona lasers: the SP Dynamis Nx Line for hair removal, the StarWalker MaQX for pigment indications. Hair removal, spots, acne scars, texture: a consultation defines the plan that suits you.
The more melanin a skin contains, the more laser energy it absorbs. This is not a contraindication, but it requires a precise choice of laser type, energy and cooling to protect the skin and limit the risk of marks.
The laser, its wavelength, energy, pulse duration and cooling are chosen according to the treatment and skin type. Depending on the situation, a test on a small area may be offered before treating a larger surface. Settings are adjusted from one session to the next according to the skin's response.
Laser hair removal, pigment spots, acne scars and skin texture, redness and small vessels, rejuvenation with a fractional laser: each indication is assessed before choosing the laser. For melasma, laser is only considered after diagnosis, with caution and often together with other treatments.
A recently tanned or sun-exposed skin is more prone to marks: treatment may be postponed. Report your treatments (in particular isotretinoin and photosensitising drugs), an infection or active herpes. In Marrakech, the season matters: the period is chosen with you, often in autumn or winter.
Redness, slight warmth or small scabs may appear depending on the laser. Sun protection is essential, aftercare instructions are given after the session and a check allows the following sessions to be adjusted.
Darker or lighter marks, burns, scabs or an incomplete result remain possible, even with a suitable laser. Several spaced sessions are often needed and their number varies with the indication and the person.
No, provided a laser suited to the skin type is used, with appropriate settings and cooling. A badly chosen or badly set laser can, however, cause burns or marks.
Several sessions spaced several weeks apart are generally needed. The exact number depends on the area, the thickness and colour of the hair and the skin's response; it is defined after assessment.
Yes, with a suitable laser: the clinic uses the Fotona SP Dynamis Nx Line, suited to all skin types. Effectiveness also depends on the hair: light, white or red hair responds less well.
A recently tanned skin is more prone to marks: treatment is often postponed. The decision is made at the examination, according to the laser and the indication.
Laser is delicate on melasma, which can get worse. It is only considered after a dermatological diagnosis, with caution, and often together with other treatments.
It is a risk, more frequent if the laser is not suitable, if the skin is tanned or if sun protection is not followed. The choice of laser, settings and instructions aim to limit it, without ruling it out completely.
Depending on the treatment and situation, a test on a small area may be offered to check the skin's reaction before treating a larger surface.
Fotona lasers: the SP Dynamis Nx Line for hair removal, the StarWalker MaQX for pigment indications, and fractional Er:YAG and picosecond Nd:YAG lasers. The choice is made at the consultation.
The price is given by the clinic after assessment, as it depends on the laser, the area and the number of sessions. A detailed quote is given before any procedure; there is no single displayed price.
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