Scarsdale Laser Hair Removal doctors

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
860 Fifth Avenue Ground Floor, New York
18 answers
Lawrence Bass, MD Lawrence Bass, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
568 Park Ave, New York
Michael H. Rosenberg, MD Michael H. Rosenberg, MD
White Plains Plastic Surgeon
3010 Westchester Ave Suite 201, Purchase

Recent Answers

Hirsutism? Lasers Didn't Help

I need some serious advice. I am female, 29yrs blue eyes natural mousey blonde hair eastern european decent not overweight regular periods no deep voice & have thick dark hair that grows under the jawline/neck & sides of face! Go figure! I have tried i think every laser since i was about 20, nothing is permanent. I had hormone tests done a while back & was "normal". Im not satisfied & need names of specific testing on fixing this & what the fix is without risking my fertility. hellllp.

A: "Normal hormones" but thick dark chin hairs unexpectedly?

You have blue eyes and blonde hair, normal weight, and a persistent problem with thick, dark hairs on your neck and chin. If this is not a family trait, I think it might be worth seeing a smart endocrinologist to see if there may be another hormonal imbalance beyond the traditional tests that are done.

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
Will Dark Spots from Laser Hair Removal Lighten with Use of Bio Oil or Cocoa Butter?

5 weeks ago both my thighs were burnt from laser hair removal. The burns have now turned into dark spots but never crusted and is under the top layer of the skin. I have been advised by the technician to use bio oil as this is believed to help lighten the scars and should fade after a few weeks. This is not helping. I have an olive complexion and the dark spots have not changed in appearance. Please help!

A: Bio Oil and Cocoa Butter are not very effective in fading dark spots after laser.

For the most part, it is a myth that these work to fade dark spots. They do work to moisturize the skin, and healthy skin will return to its normal color faster, but time and sun avoidance is probably the most likely way to fade these dark marks you have gotten after laser hair removal. Trying a hydroquinone bleaching cream SUPERVISED by a board-certified dermatologist is something else to consider. But it may not work, and does have risks of its own.

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon
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