The Difference between the Fitzpatrick Scale and the Monk Skin Tone Scale
Posted On: Mar 19, 2024
Categories: Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Skin Care
No two people share the same skin color. Some women and men have lighter skin with little melanin, whereas others have darker shades of skin with higher amounts of melatonin. For years, cosmetic providers used the Fitzpatrick skin tone scale to determine which lasers are safe for the skin, but this scale was not always inclusive for patients with darker skin. When Google unveiled the...
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