Black & Dark Skin Treatments in Seoul, Korea

For the purposes of this listing, “dark skin” or “melanin-rich skin” refers to skin tones with higher melanin content (e.g., Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI) which require specialised care (due to higher risks of post-inflammatory hyper-/hypo-pigmentation).

Why specialised care matters

• Melanin-rich skin still risks pigmentation issues such as dark spots, uneven tone, or keloid-scarring.
• Standard “laser/peel” treatments designed for lighter skin tones may be too aggressive and trigger adverse reactions (e.g., hypopigmentation) in darker skin.
• Treatments should be tailored: device type, energy level, peel strength, downtime and aftercare all must be adjusted.

🔍 What kinds of treatments are offered

Here are treatment types and how they are adapted for darker skin tones:

• Laser / Light-based treatments
• E.g., Q-Switched Nd:YAG, Pico lasers for pigmentation and tone-correction.
• Important: Use non-aggressive settings and lasers safe for higher melanin content.
• Mild chemical peels
• Lower-strength peels (e.g., mandelic acid) instead of harsh ablative peels. Suitable for smoothing texture and light pigment.
• Microneedling / RF microneedling / Microneedling + PRP
• Boosts collagen, addresses acne scarring and uneven texture with less risk of damaging melanin layer.
• Hydrating, barrier-support, glow treatments
• Skin booster injectables, hydration facials, brightening (not “whitening”) protocols for melanin-rich skin.
• Acne scar / post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) management
• Specifically important because dark skin tends to retain pigment post-inflammation.