Will my Laser Hair Removal Burn Heal Without Scars or Hyperpigmentation?

If you received laser hair removal and feel you may have been burned then please go by and see the doctor of the QUALIFIED place that you had the procedure done. A qualified place will do their best to minimize any burning but since everyone's skin is different, this could happen. On dark skin, the technician should start out on a lower level and slowly work their way up a little at a time. This could cause the client to have to do more trips and have it take a bit longer,... more

If this area is your face, then there is less risk of permanent hyperpigmentation then when the laserhair removal is done on the legs. Often this is temporary, but with the use of lightening creams and sunscreens there is an expedited improvement. Sometimes doctors will also add Retin A prescription creams or use combination product lightening creams that have the Retina A within it. See a board-certified dermatologist to evaluate your condition.

Unfortunately there is no way to tell how this will heal.  Many superficial burns heal without a scar, but it also depends on location of the burn.  Some areas will tend to stay hyperpigmented much longer than others. What do you mean by "used the laser on my darker than normal skin?"  Usually we advise patients not to be exposed to the sun for a month before the procedure so that their skin does not acquire extra pigment.  This extra pigment will make... more