Show Notes
Hey guys, Lisa here!
Do you know how important it is to understand skin tones in relation to laser treatments? If you're here, you will know a bit I'm sure, but let's bring it back to basics and cement that knowledge.
Enjoy our chat about melanin concentration, the skin, why we hate the use of the Fitzpatrick scale in lasers and a sprinkle of Mike's jokes.. as always.
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding Skin Tones: The Basics
03:08 The Physics of Skin Tone and Laser Treatment
08:59 Categorizing Skin Tones: Beyond Fitzpatrick
13:02 Pulse Width and Pain Management in Laser Treatments
17:04 Conclusion and Future Discussions on Skin Tones
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