PATIENT QUESTION
Which lasers are safe for sensitive skin?
SHORT ANSWER
Gentle options include low-energy pico toning, Vbeam at mild settings, LDM ultrasound and non-thermal Olewave. Repairing the barrier first makes stronger treatments safer later.
Dr. Yang Jung-hwa, MD — board-certified dermatologist, Seoul National University
The detail
Avoid aggressive ablative lasers while skin is actively irritated.
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