"Laser isn’t for my skin tone”… Or is that what you were told? or years, patients with darker skin tones have heard the same message — directly or indirectly: “Laser isn’t safe for you.”“Your skin tone is too risky.”“Better not try.” And honestly? That belief didn’t come out of nowhere. When laser treatments are done without the right technology, preparation, or expertise, the risks are real — burns, hyperpigmentation, long-term skin damage.