After Bikini Laser Hair Removal Its Still Burning and I'm Uncomfortable, How Long Until it Heels?

Laser Hair Removal rarely causes side effects. However, if you have sensitive skin, it may feel irritated after the treatment for up to a week. The best solution is appropriate skin care after the laser procedure. That includes using gentle soap (e.g., Dove sensitive skin soap) in the treated area and applying vasiline or aquaphor ointment to soothe the area. If the burning/itching do not subside you can also try over the counter remedies such as aloe vera gel or hydrocortisone 1% ointment... more

Typically 7-10 days is the time needed to heal unless the treatment was very aggressive and then you may need a little more time.

My recommendations for treatment of laser burns in the skin are as follows: 1. Keep the areas clean by washing with a mild soap twice daily. 2. If there is blistering, relieve the pressure and hasten healing time by gently popping all blisters using a sterile needle or pin at the side of the blister. This should be a painless procedure. 3. Apply Aquaphor Healing Ointment (available without a prescription) to all involved areas to keep them "greasy". The greasier the... more