Sacramento Laser Hair Removal doctors

Jacqueline Calkin, MD Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
2625 Fair Oaks Blvd #1, Sacramento
12 answers
Charles Perry, MD Charles Perry, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
3800 J Street Suite 210, Sacramento
2 answers
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
450 Sutter Street Suite 2433, San Francisco
Brian Klink, MD Brian Klink, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
1001 Nut Tree Rd Suite 130, Vacaville
Chase Lay, MD Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
10050 Bubb Road Suite #1, Cupertino

Recent Answers

Which Laser Hair Removal is Best Use for Light to Medium Golden Asian Skin with Black Hair?

The target area is upper lip and underarm. Light sheer diode or Gentlelase Alexandrite? Thank you

A: Laser hair removal in asian skin

Since you have had some conflicting advice, let me add that I agree that the NdYag is safest but the Lightsheer is likely a safe choice as long as you are not tanned at all.  Alexandrite may also work well.  The most important thing is that you are evaluated by a physician who has a lot of experience in laser hair removal.

Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
How Long Do The Burn Spots of Laser Hair Removal Stay on my Skin...I Am So Worried (photo)

I have done it before and never got such a problem...I am so afraid its gonna stay forever...this was my 5th time and only this time I got such a bad experience...how long does it going to be like this???does this go away at all?pls hel...which grade of burning is that???

A: Burns after laser hair removal

You didn't mention when your treatment was, but assuming it was within the last few days then these look like superficial crusts or scabs.   Keeping them most with aquaphor or Vaseline petroleum jelly is critical at this point.  You need to apply it every two hours.  You also need to VIGILANTLY avoid the sun.  You can put a zinc oxide based sunscreen on as well in the morning before you apply the ointment. If they are scabs, they will peel off wiithin the next several days.  Don't help it along by rubbing or picking.  Be very gentle with your skin..   The skin underneath may be pink and at that time you are at high risk for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation so the sunscreen and sun avoidance are critical.  If your treatment was longer ago, then these spots likely represent post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  You will need a prescription hydroquinone (HQ) and  perhaps even a retinoid or glycolic acid product.  These decisions can be made by an excellent board certified dermatologist with experience in laser procedures.  Go to the web site for the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine as well as the American Society for Dermatological Surgery to find someone in your area.    .  

Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
Will These Burns from Laser Hair Removal Scar my Face Permanently? (photo)

Hi i had a laser hair removal treatment 2 days ago and have been burnt and i am scared that i am scarred for life on my face.I have had a few treatments from this lady before but this has never happened i think its is due to the high intensity of the laser and her being under qualified.I just want to know if these scars will fade away? and how long it would take for them to fade away as my wedding is approaching and what can i do or use to make it better.Please help me i am devastated.

A: Burns after laser hair removal

Given your treatment was only two days ago, these may not be spots of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation but rather superficial crusts or scabs from the laser.  As Dr. Ruekle recommends, keeping them most with aquaphor or Vaseline petroleum jelly is critical at this point.  You need to apply it every two hours.  You also need to VIGILANTLY avoid the sun.  You can put a zinc oxide based sunscreen on as well in the morning before you apply the ointment. If they are scabs, they will peel off wiithin the next several days.  Don't help it along by rubbing or picking.   The skin underneath may be pink and at that time you are at high risk for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation so the sunscreen ans sun avoidance are critical.  If it is hyperpigmented already, then I agree with a strong HQ used twice daily as well as a topical vitamin C serum and perhaps even a retinoids or glycolic acid product.  These decisions can be made by an excellent board certified dermatologist with experience in laser procedures.  Go to the web site for the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine as well as the American Society for Dermatological Surgery to find someone in your area.  I am quite confident you will be fine by your wedding and definitely not scarred for life.  

Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
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