Lasers in ethnic skin: a review

Laser therapy has been a mainstay of dermatologic therapy for more than a decade. However, until recently, most published literature focused on the Caucasian patient. The face of the aesthetic patient is changing to be more representative of the ethnic diversity of the population of the United States. It is imperative that the dermatologic surgeon not only have an understanding of the concerns of the aesthetic patient but also have an awareness of the unique needs of those with darker skin.