Does laser skin resurfacing cause skin discoloration on black skin? african-american woman. my concerns are about laser skin resurfacing leading to skin discoloration. if this is the case, how long does it take for normal skin pigmentation to be restored?

Hyperpigmentation : Hyperpigmentation is very common in dark skin. It can occur after a rash, acne, a chemical peel, or laser resurfacing. It depends a lot on how aggressive the procedure is, as well. I would carefully discuss with your dermatologist prior to a procedure. Perhaps a test area prior to scheduling the full treatment would be prudent to see if you tend to develop hyperpigmentation. I hope that helps!

We: Rarely use laser resurfacing in people of color due to risk of scars and pigment changes.

Dark skin: Has more limited treatment options, due to pigmentary changes with traditional ablative methods. So, you could use a non-ablative laser, or rf - treatment methods that are "colorblind".