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Hearing this from one of our
Hearing this from one of our clients means everything. For years, people with deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick IV-VI) have been told laser “isn’t for them” - and with the wrong device or untrained operator, that can be true. Standard alexandrite and IPL devices target melanin indiscriminately, which is why darker skin has historically carried a higher risk of burns, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and paradoxical hair growth.
At Melatone Skin Clinic, we use
At Melatone Skin Clinic, we use a long-pulse Nd:YAG 1064nm platform - the wavelength clinically recognised as the safest evidence-based option for melanin-rich skin, because it bypasses epidermal melanin and targets the follicle directly. Every treatment includes a full medical consultation, Fitzpatrick assessment, patch test and informed consent, in line with JCCP and CQC standards. Individual results vary. Suitability is confirmed at consultation.
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Source
This article is published from the original Instagram post by @melatone_skin_clinic on 9 May 2026.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYH-tc9h57A/
Supporting evidence
Category-level peer-reviewed sources supporting the claims above. Citations are hedged per CAP code 12.1 to 12.2. Product- and protocol-specific verification is in ongoing clinical review.
Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser-assisted hair removal in pigmented skin. Demonstrates safe and effective hair reduction in Fitzpatrick V to VI. DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30007.x (Mockup citation, final reference will resolve to live DOI.)
DOI placeholderTreatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae in skin types IV, V, and VI with a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser. Reports reduction in symptoms with appropriate Nd:YAG parameters. DOI: 10.1067/mjd.2002.124081 (Mockup citation, final reference will resolve to live DOI.)
DOI placeholderLaser-assisted hair removal for darker skin types. Reviews adverse event rates by device type in skin of colour. DOI: 10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04018.x (Mockup citation, final reference will resolve to live DOI.)
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Published 9 May 2026 · Library edition transformed from Instagram on the same date.