Treatments explained
Know exactly what you are signing up for.
Honest guides to aesthetic and clinical treatments: what they do, who they suit, the real risks in South Asian skin, recovery time, and how to choose a qualified practitioner.
Chemical peels
Acids that remove the top layers of skin to improve tone, texture and acne marks.
In brown skin: superficial peels are usually preferred; deeper peels carry a higher risk of dark marks, so skin is often prepared beforehand and sun protection is essential.
Downtime: none to a week
Lasers & light
Devices that target pigment, hair, vessels or texture using light energy.
In brown skin: the wrong device or setting can cause burns or dark and light patches. Ask whether the device and settings are suited to darker skin types.
Downtime: varies by device
Microneedling
Fine needles create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen, often used for acne scars.
In brown skin: generally a lower-risk option for darker skin when done hygienically, but it is not done over active acne or infection.
Downtime: 1–3 days of redness
Anti-wrinkle injections
A prescription medicine injected to relax specific muscles and soften expression lines.
In brown skin: skin colour matters less here than training: it should be given by a medical practitioner who knows facial anatomy.
Downtime: minimal
Dermal fillers
Usually hyaluronic acid gel, used to restore volume or contour.
In brown skin: rare but serious risks include blocked blood vessels. Choose a doctor trained in anatomy and complication management.
Downtime: swelling for days
Skin boosters & PRP
Injectable hydration or your own platelet-rich plasma, aimed at skin quality or hair.
In brown skin: evidence varies by indication; ask what results are realistic for your concern.
Downtime: 1–2 days
Before any treatment, ask
- Who will perform it, and what are their medical qualifications?
- Is this device or product suitable for my skin type, and how often have you used it on skin like mine?
- What are the risks, and what happens if something goes wrong?
- What will it cost in total, including follow-up sessions?
- What should I do, and avoid, before and after?
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