New York City and Manhattan, NY
Many cosmetic treatments available today work well for light skin tones but aren’t always the case for black, brown, or olive tones. Sometimes, cosmetic treatment may cause hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones, which isn’t a desirable outcome. Today, Manhattan board-certified dermatologists Drs. Debra Wattenberg and Ilyse Lefkowicz want to share four cosmetic treatments that are ideal for dark skin tones.
- Chemical Peels
This cosmetic procedure is ideal for all skin types, even the darker tones, especially skin peels that exfoliate and promote cell turnover, but that doesn’t cause inflammation. For example, some chemical peels burn, instead of exfoliating the top layer of the skin. Chemical peels have minimal downtime but may require repeat treatments to maintain results.
- Laser Treatments (Clear + Brilliant)
Laser treatments, such as Clear + Brilliant offered in Manhattan at NY Skin RX, is ideal for darker skin tones when treating fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation problems, acne or large pores, and to improve skin texture. Clear + Brilliant uses a low-level, low-density laser to exfoliate the skin’s top layer superficially. It’s great for treating melasma and reducing pores and fine wrinkles. Most laser treatments have about a one to five-day downtime and require maintenance treatments to maintain results.
- Microneedling
At NY Skin RX, we use PRP Microneedling as part of our cosmetic treatments that help patients achieve a more youthful look. This procedure requires only about a two to five-day downtime and requires maintenance for prolonged results. It helps improve skin tone and texture, reduces pore size, and increases overall skin radiance, but cannot repair or diminish skin pigment issues. Microneedling helps by improving the skin’s collagen production, which is a rich protein responsible for youthful-looking skin.
- Microdermabrasion
This procedure uses micro-particles that blast away the outer layer of skin to reveal a younger, youthful appearance with skin that is more taut, smooth, and free of blemishes and sunspots. It requires little to no downtime and results last up to a month. It also helps improve skin texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as shallow acne scars, although it isn’t aggressive enough to produce noticeable anti-aging benefits.
Whether you just want to reduce acne scars in Manhattan or want more youthful-looking skin in NYC, our doctors at NY Skin RX have a solution for you. Darker skin tones respond best to treatments focusing on treatments that offer exfoliation benefits without the heat or burn, and that build collagen. If you deal with sun damage or wrinkles, you may benefit from maintenance treatments to continue combating the signs of aging. If you have a darker skin tone and want to explore your cosmetic treatment options, just contact NY Skin RX at (212) 288-3200 to schedule a consultation. Dr. Wattenberg and Dr. Lefkowicz can assess your skincare needs while considering your desires for an improved look and recommend treatments that are best for your skin type and tone.
We welcome patients of New York City, including Manhattan and the Upper East Side.