Thanks for your question. It is unfortunate that you went through a burn experience with laser hair removal and have been left with what we term, "post-inflammatory hypopigmentation" and possibly some scarring. It is very common to be left with some hypopigmentation after this procedure if there is a degree of... more
Hypopigmentation from Laser Hair Removal burns
I had laser hair removal on my arm almost 6 months ago. The burn areas have healed, but now I am left with white areas that will not fade or tan. Is there anything that can be done to fix this embarrassing mistake?
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14 Mar 2009
i am having the exact same issue and very sad. my legs have hypopigmentation all over them and are so embarrassing i can't show them in public. it has been 6 months and no real improvement has occurred; have you figured out anything that helps? I am desperate for any advice.