Fibroblast and the Fitzpatrick Scale

https://professionalskincareguide.com/fitzpatrick-scale/

In this week's blog post I wanted to share some information about the Fitzpatrick Scale and how it's used when considering a Fibroblast treatment.

The Fitzpatrick Scale is a reference guide which classifies skin complexions into 6 different types, relating to their risk of burning or tanning.

I use the Fitzpatrick Scale to determine potential clients eligibility for a Fibroblast treatment.

A potential side effect of a Fibroblast treatment is hyperpigmentation.

Generally, potential clients with Skin Types I-III are at a low risk of hyperpigmentation after a Fibroblast treatment.

Potential Fibroblast clients who are a IV on the Fitzpatrick Scale are candidates for a Fibroblast treatment; however, a "patch test" should be performed to make sure there's no hyperpigmentation from the treatment.

A "patch test" is a Fibroblast treatment on a small area of the skin (usually behind the ear) to make sure there will be no hyperpigmentation after a Fibroblast treatment.

Due to the risk of hyperpigmentation, potential Fibroblast clients with skin types V and VI are generally not good candidates for Fibroblast treatments due to the risk of hyperpigmentation.

I hope this article provides some useful information on the Fitzpatrick Scale.