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Laser Hair Removal Burn, Will This Leave a Scar? (Photos)

4 days ago i did laser hair removal on my arms and i got this scabs, i put on antibiotic as soon as i got home but now im really scared is this going...

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Will I Have Scars and Discoloration on my Legs After Laser Hair Removal Burns? (photo)

I had laser hair removal treatment a week ago and now I have burns all over my lower legs. Will I have scars and discoloration on my skin? I'm...

2 doctor answers

Proper Laser Hair Removal Burn Treatment?

If you've been burned after a laser hair removal treatment, e.g. laser OD, is there a proper general burn treatment, particularly to maximize...

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I Got Burned by VPL Laser; How To Minimize Scarring and Discoloration? (photo)

I got burned by a VPL Laser hair removal system and I would like to know how to treat it to minimize the scarring and discoloration. Should I go see a...

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Laser Hair Removal Burn with Blister & Scarring- What Can I Do?

I got laser hair removal done in my underarms two days ago. While one of the armpit recorded quickly the other one developed puffiness and redness...

1 doctor answer

Laser Hair Removal Burn On My Face, What Can I Do To Prevent Scarring? (photo)

I had my second laser hair removal session on Thursday evening and am afraid something went terribly wrong. I have all these burn rings all over my...

1 doctor answer | 1 community comment

Hair Removal Laser, Scars, Spots, Who?

Would like to take a laser treatment against hair growth, but are afraid of dark spots and scars. I have light skin and dark hair. Who may be exposed...

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Is Polka Dots on Treated Area Normal for Laser Hair Removal? Will This Cause Permnate Scarring? What Went Wrong?

I have polka dots all over where I was treated for laser hair removal. As time goes on they are slightly raising, changing color (from red to dark...

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When Would Scarring Occur with Laser Hair Removal?

My main concern is the risk of scarring as I scar very easily. I have medium tan latina skin and dark hair. The area that I want to have hair removed...

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