Experience with melanin-rich skin, protocols built for your specific concerns, and honest guidance.
Clients with deeper skin tones have specific aesthetic and safety considerations that generic medspa protocols do not adequately address. Hyperpigmentation, melasma, post-inflammatory discoloration, and the risk of adverse reactions from incorrectly chosen laser settings are all real concerns that require a provider with specific experience and appropriate technology. At Summer House, we work with clients across a wide range of skin tones and have built our protocols accordingly.
The Clarity II laser, which we use for skin resurfacing and pigmentation, is one of the most versatile and safe platforms for darker skin tones when used by a trained provider. PRP facials and microneedling are generally safe across skin types and produce real improvements in texture and tone. Botox and neuromodulators work the same way regardless of skin tone. We will give you an honest assessment of what is appropriate for your skin and what requires more caution.
Not all laser settings, chemical peel formulations, or treatment protocols are appropriate across all skin tones. We choose treatments and parameters specifically suited to your skin type, with safety and effectiveness equally weighted. You will not receive a generic protocol.
Some treatments that are widely marketed carry real risk for darker skin tones. We will tell you directly what those risks are, what alternatives exist, and what our clinical experience shows produces the best outcomes for clients in your skin tone range. Honest guidance is the foundation of safe care.
Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone are among the most common concerns for clients with deeper skin tones. We have effective options for all three — and we set realistic expectations about what improvement looks like over a treatment series.
It depends on the laser, the settings, and the provider's experience. The Clarity II platform we use is one of the safer options for darker skin tones when operated by a trained provider. We will assess your specific skin tone and concern before recommending any laser treatment, and we will not proceed if the risk-benefit analysis does not support it.
Yes, with the right approach. Aggressive treatments can worsen melasma in darker skin tones. We use a conservative combination of targeted treatments, appropriate topical support, and sun protection guidance. Progress is gradual but real and sustainable.
We understand why that concern exists. Our approach starts with an honest assessment of your skin type, a clear explanation of what we recommend and why, and a conservative first treatment to establish how your skin responds. We do not move faster than your skin tolerates.
Book a consultation and we will build a plan that is genuinely suited to your skin — not a modified version of a protocol designed for someone else.
Tell us your goals and we will map a natural-results plan around your timeline.