What it is
What sits underneath that varies widely: pigment, rough texture, redness, fine lines or mild laxity, and each is treated differently. So the starting point is an examination that names the actual problem before any device is chosen.
Where each of these is treated
- Pigment, melasma or sun spots: Melasma & pigmentation, Sun spots & sun damage, Post-inflammatory marks
- Fine lines, texture or pores: Fractional laser, Pico laser, Texture & pores
- Redness or broken capillaries: IPL photorejuvenation, Nd:YAG laser
- Dullness and glow — skin boosters and PRP: Skin boosters, Polynucleotides and biostimulators
Honestly
Most of what is asked for under this heading rests on photoprotection and a supervised topical routine that no device replaces, and the examination decides whether a device is appropriate at all.