Discover the safest laser for melasma, PIH, and solar lentigines by matching wavelength to Fitzpatrick skin tone. Compare Q-Switched Nd:YAG, picosecond, and fractional CO2 complication rates.

Stubborn pigmentation from melasma, sun damage, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation requires professional laser intervention when topical treatments fail, yet safety varies dramatically based on pigmentation type, skin depth, and melanin concentration. TL;DR Picosecond lasers use ultra-short pulses that shatter pigment with minimal heat, reducing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk especially for darker skin tones [1] Q-switch Nd:YAG lasers remain the gold standard fo