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Laser Hair Removal Burn with Blister & Scarring- What Can I Do?

asked 5 months ago by Marrium
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
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Tags: under arms, 2 days post-op, burn, scarring

I got laser hair removal done in my underarms two days ago. While one of the armpit recorded quickly the other one developed puffiness and redness followed by burn scars and large blisters within hours of treatment. Upon calling my dermatologist he advised me to use methyl prednisolone cream on burnt area. Although the blister has reduced in size over night but my skin seems badly burnt n scarred n I'm worried since my wedding is due in a month. Plz advice me a suitable treatment ASAP!!

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Treatment of burns from laser hair removal

My recommendations for the treatment of burns from laser hair removal 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

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