Will These Burns from Laser Hair Removal Scar my Face Permanently? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by rizo in slough sl1 2rw
Latest answer by Lesley Clark-Loeser, MD
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Tags: face, 2 days post-op, burn, permanent

Hi i had a laser hair removal treatment 2 days ago and have been burnt and i am scared that i am scarred for life on my face.I have had a few treatments from this lady before but this has never happened i think its is due to the high intensity of the laser and her being under qualified.I just want to know if these scars will fade away? and how long it would take for them to fade away as my wedding is approaching and what can i do or use to make it better.Please help me i am devastated.

5 answers to Will These Burns from Laser Hair Removal Scar my Face Permanently? (photo)

Burn from laser hair removal

I hope by now that you are seeing significant improvement in the darks marks you experienced after your laser hair removal treatment. At this point, any crusting that you may have experienced has likely sloughed off. If you are now seeing tan/brown marks in the burned areas, you could benefit from a lightening agent containing hydroquinone. However, if you are seeing hypopigmentation, or skin lighter than the surrounding areas, you need to be patient and hopeful.... more

Lesley Clark-Loeser, MD
Miami Dermatologist

Laser Hair Removal Burns

Burns from laser hair removal treatments are usually superficial and caused by high laser settings. Since your treatment was only two days ago, this is most likely the case. However you should certainly speak to a board certified dermatologist who will give you a more specific protocol to follow. In the meantime, it is important to keep the area moist through a product like Aquaphor. Do not rub or pick at the skin. And stay out of the sun as much as possible. more

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Treatment of laser hair removal burns

Potential risks of laser hair removal include burns even when optimal laser treatment parameters are used. This can lead to temporary or even permanent hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation. To help prevent this, 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... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Burns after laser hair removal

Given your treatment was only two days ago, these may not be spots of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation but rather superficial crusts or scabs from the laser. As Dr. Ruekle recommends, keeping them most with aquaphor or Vaseline petroleum jelly is critical at this point. You need to apply it every two hours. You also need to VIGILANTLY avoid the sun. You can put a zinc oxide based sunscreen on as well in the morning before you apply the ointment. If they are scabs,... more

Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon

Laser hair removal burns

I am very sorry about your treatment. This is quite simply, post hyperpigmentation from high laser settings. Over time, you may need to use a strong Rx like hydroquinone 8-12% to treat the post inflammatory hyperpigmented areas that you have, but I would start here: 1. Wash gently with your hands (do not exfoliate, scrub, pick, use a sponge or loofah, etc.) with a mild soap like Dove. 2. Apply something that will keep the area moist, like Aquaphor, for several days. You can also use... more

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Las Vegas Dermatologist

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