Dr. Mamta Patil

Carbon facial — commonly claimed benefits ✨ Gives an immediate brighter, smoother appearance 🧴 Helps reduce superficial oiliness and congestion 🕳️ Can temporarily improve the appearance of enlarged pores 🌿 Mild improvement in acne and post-acne pigmentation with repeated sessions 🧖‍♀️ Minimal downtime compared with stronger peels/lasers Typical procedure Cleanse and degrease the skin. Apply a thin layer of carbon lotion. Allow it to dry. Treat with 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser, using appropriate parameters. Cleanse and moisturize. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen. Downtime: usually minimal—mild redness or warmth for a few hours is possible. Important: It should be performed by a trained dermatologist, particularly in darker Indian skin types, because inappropriate laser parameters can cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or burns. Aug 25, 2026