When it comes to laser treatments like BBL HEROic and Moxi, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. At Bare Radiance, your skin type, tone, and concerns are all carefully considered to ensure treatments are both safe and effective. But how exactly do providers choose the right laser settings for your unique skin?
Let’s break it down.
Understanding Your Skin: The Fitzpatrick Scale
The first step in any laser treatment is assessing your Fitzpatrick skin type—a scale that classifies skin based on how it responds to sun exposure (how easily you burn or tan). This scale ranges from:
- Type I (very fair, always burns)
- to Type VI (deeply pigmented, never burns)
Why does this matter? Because melanin absorbs laser energy. The more melanin you have, the more cautious your provider must be with certain laser wavelengths to prevent hyperpigmentation, burns, or scarring.
Tailoring Settings to Your Skin Type
For Lighter Skin Types (I–III)
These skin types generally tolerate stronger laser settings, shorter wavelengths, and higher energy fluence (power). That allows for more aggressive treatment of pigmentation, wrinkles, and sun damage with minimal risk.
For Darker Skin Types (IV–VI)
Darker skin requires a more cautious approach. Providers typically use:
- Longer wavelengths (which penetrate deeper and bypass melanin in the epidermis)
- Lower energy levels
- Enhanced cooling technology to protect the skin’s surface
These adjustments minimize the risk of complications like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation while still offering powerful results.
What Providers Consider Beyond Skin Tone?
Choosing the right laser settings is both an art and a science. Here are key factors your provider at Bare Radiance will evaluate:
Primary Skin Concerns
Are you treating:
- Acne scars?
- Melasma?
- Fine lines and wrinkles?
- Uneven tone or redness?
Your goal determines which laser modality is used, as well as how deep the energy needs to penetrate the epidermis or dermis.
Treatment Area
Sensitive areas like the neck, chest, and hands may require gentler energy levels compared to the face or abdomen.
Patch Testing
Before a full session, your provider may treat a small area to monitor how your skin responds. This allows for real-time customization and ensures safety.
Cooling & Comfort
Tools like sapphire crystal cooling, topical anesthetics, or cooling masks are used during treatments to improve comfort and protect the epidermal tissue—especially in higher energy sessions.
How Laser Parameters Are Adjusted?
Medical providers fine-tune the following laser variables:
Wavelength – Determines which skin structures are targeted (pigment, blood vessels, collagen)
Pulse Duration – Controls how long heat is applied
Fluence (Energy) – Affects treatment strength and outcome
Spot Size & Repetition Rate – Adjusts how deep or fast the laser penetrates
Cooling Mechanisms – Protects your skin barrier, especially in darker skin tones
This kind of precision therapy ensures that each patient receives a personalized treatment that respects their skin condition, comfort level, and goals.
Why Personalization Matters?
At Bare Radiance, we use BBL HEROic for addressing pigment, redness, and aging, and Moxi for gentle resurfacing and skin rejuvenation. Both offer outstanding results—but only when used with individualized settings tailored to you.
When improperly calibrated, even the best technology can cause discomfort or poor results. That’s why we take the time to perform thorough assessments, adjust parameters carefully, and monitor your progress with each visit.
Your Skin Deserves a Custom Plan
If you’ve been curious about lasers but unsure whether they’re safe for your skin type, let us put your concerns at ease. At Bare Radiance, we specialize in creating customized laser protocols for all skin types—from porcelain to richly pigmented tones.
Book your personalized laser consultation today and start your journey to radiant skin—your way.
FAQ: Laser Settings by Skin Type
Yes—with the right device and settings. We use longer wavelengths and cooling for safe, effective treatments on deeper skin tones.
BBL HEROic targets pigmentation and redness with broadband light, while Moxi is a non-ablative laser that improves texture, tone, and early aging signs.
During your consultation, we’ll assess your Fitzpatrick type, skin goals, and history to select the ideal treatment plan for you.
A patch test treats a small area to observe how your skin reacts. It ensures safety and guides us in fine-tuning laser parameters.
We offer topical anesthetic and cooling options to ensure your comfort—especially during higher-intensity treatments.
Most patients benefit from a series of 3–5 sessions spaced a few weeks apart, but this varies depending on your skin concerns and goals.