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After Laser Hair Removal - Looks Like Scars, Are They Permanent? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Jay anthi
Latest answer by Laura Skellchock, MD
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Tags: 3 days post-op, permanent, scar, spots, worried

I got the Laser hair removal on my legs couple of days back. I still have some bumps on my legs, and they look like scars and blisters now. Am I at a risk of having them permanently? If not, what can i do to make them heal. Any response at the earliest would be helpful, i am so worried!!!

3 answers to After Laser Hair Removal - Looks Like Scars, Are They Permanent? (photo)

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Please see your dermatologist

It looks like you have bruising more than anything...perhaps the pulse width on the laser setting was too short. I agree completely with everything Dr. Calkin said.
Laura Skellchock, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Treatment of laser hair removal burns

My recommendations for treatment of laser hair removal 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. Do not remove the roof of the blister but allow it to settle down so it is flush with the skin. The blister roof will then form a protective... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Laser Hair Removal and worries about scarring.

It does not look like you will have any scarring but you are at risk for pigment problems. Please be sure to keep any crusted or blistered areas moist with vaseline or Aquaphor at all times and practice STRICT sun avoidance as long as there is any pinkness. You should return to see the physician that treated you so that someone can check the areas in person. There are things we look for clinically that can't be ascertained in a photograph. Be sure the clinic where you are receiving... more
Jacqueline Calkin, MD

Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon

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