Are Laser Hair Removal Burns Permanent? (photo)

Hello I just had laser hair removal done on my legs and I have large red circles that feel slightly swollen and hot. I am a fitness instructor and have classes every day which may not help the situation. Just wondering if this is going to be permanent?? I have been putting aloe vera on all day. This was done only today.

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Complications with Laser Hair Removal

Complications can occur with any laser hair removal treatment, regardless of the device. Swelling of the hair follicle and redness are normal occurrences after the procedure. It's important to avoid excessive and direct sun exposure right after the treatment for about a week. Be sure to work with your dermatologist about the best way to address your particular situation.

Treatment for laser hair removal burns

My recommendations for treatment of laser 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 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 cover. 3.... more

Laser hair removal burns

I have no idea what kind of laser hair removal device could cause those marks. All the laser hair removal machines I've ever seen have bars, not round tips. That being said, aloe vera will not help if you have burns on your skin. You need to get a prescription hydrocortisone and a topical steroid and need to apply them liberally after cool water, a few times a day. Burns are usually darker and more brown, not red and swollen, so you could possibly have been treated at too high of... more