PicoLaser, CO2, Nd:YAG, IPL — Manila's clinics offer every laser available, but which one addresses your specific concern? Our comprehensive guide.
Manila's aesthetic clinics collectively own more laser devices per capita than most cities in Southeast Asia. The challenge for patients is not finding a laser — it's finding the right laser for their specific concern.
For Pigmentation & Uneven Tone: PicoLaser
PicoLaser is the current gold standard for pigmentation correction on Asian skin. Its ultra-short pulses shatter pigment with minimal thermal damage, making it significantly safer for darker skin tones.
Important for Filipino Skin
Filipino skin falls in Fitzpatrick types III–V, which carries higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from aggressive laser treatments. Always ensure your physician has specific experience treating darker skin tones.
Written by
Mei Lin Castillo
Contributing Editor