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Hypopigmentation on Labia After Laser Hair Removal

after my first session( one week ago) i was left with 2 burns on my labia. after 3 days they scabbed and left w white mark they look horrible in real like i have an infection. i have attached a photo . i need any advise on help on this matter as they are big marks. i want to know if it will look normal again or what can i do ?

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by paula656
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LASER hair removal burn on labial

While somewhat out of focus, the photos seems to show a raised pink area surrounding a yellow central area. This may represent a partial thickness burn which usually can be treated with local wound care. After only three days, this is unlikely to be infected as that usually occurs after 5-7 days. You should seek immediate consultation with a plastic surgeon who can evaulate and treat your condition. Her will also be able to advise you regarding changes in pigmentation due to... more
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Laser Hair Removal Burn Care

Hi Hinder.  The lesion looks serious enough that it may require more medical care to heal correctly.  This might mean antibiotics for potential infection or just proper wound care instructions. As to whether or not the color will return, that depends on how well it heals, but we think that if properly cared for the color should return.  Go back to see the practitioner that did this treatment for direction.
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Contact your doctor

I cannot see picture. Go see your DERMATOLOGIST After any infection is treated, there are several things to consider. 1. Never have ANY laser done anywhere BUT a Dermatology or plastic surgery office. There are tons of spas around and they have no medical knowledge whatsoever. It is NOT worth it. 2. Do NOT let anyone other than a reputable Dermatologist or plastic surgeon attempt to correct remaining dyspigmentation. 

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Your photograph is of such poor quality that I can not discern anything but your history indicates that you have had a complication to warrant you contacting your doctor and you should be seen to rule out an infection. There may be appropriate wound treatment that can help heal the erosion even if there is no infection and this can give you a better final result, so see a doctor, preferably a dermatologist.
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Burns on labia after laser hair removal

The picture is not at all clear, so it's hard to make out exactly what is going on.  However, it looks like there is a yellow crust on the skin.  That may be a bacterial infection. I recommend you go see a dermatologist as soon as possible to have the infection treated as infections can lead to further scarring.
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hypopigmentation1111 2 Oct 2012
I had hypo-pigmentation from laser burn and after 4 months when the marks didnt disappear, the doctor said they would be permanent. So I decided to try and sun tan the area. I put lots and lots of sunscreen around the marks (it was time consuming) and then tanned myself for about 40 minutes each time. In about 6 session the marks have completely gone. My skin (olive- asian skin) is almost normal. I can still see little difference, but others cant. Each day it gets even better and hopefully it shoul dbe gone soon. I will try and post my comments on all possible chat sites because I understand how painful and scary it is to be there. First the burn, then the painful blister and the thought of looking leopard skin for ever. Hope you find my post hopeful.

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