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Will These Burn Marks from LHR Heal Without Scarring? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by alteregoinc in Chicago, Illinois
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
Question viewed 387 times
Tags: back, shoulder, burn, permanent

I was on my 8th laser treatment when my treating MD increased the energy from 25J to 30J with a Gentlelase Alexandrite laser. I received burns on my back where the treatments were delivered. My worry is permanent scarring, hypo/hyper-pigmentation to my back. The attached photo is 24 hours after the treatment was performed. I will apply aloe vera gel & neosporin to the burn sites. What are other creams to speed up healing? Hopefully these are only superficial burns.

3 answers to Will These Burn Marks from LHR Heal Without Scarring? (photo)

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What to do about burns after laser hair removal

Depending on the depth of the burn, there is a risk of residual hyper or hypopigmentation with healing. The good news is that most of the time, superficial burns (and yours appears to be superficial) will resolve without any long-term pigmentary change. It is extremely important to keep the area moisturized with a light, non-oily moisturizer and keep it absolutely out of the sun while it is healing. Aloe tends to dry the skin. Neosporin can potentially promote an... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Burn Marks From Laser Hair Removal

It is difficult to tell from your photo whether or not the spots are red or brown. If they are red, they might be superficial bruises and will resolve shortly. If they are brown, they will most likely fade with time, but please use sunscreen at all times if the areas will be exposed to the sun. You can also try a bleaching cream if the spots persist for more than a month after your treatment.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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How to treat laser hair removal burns

My recommendations for treatment of 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 cover. 3. Apply... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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