I had my 3rd laser hair removal session and it hurt a lot more than the last two sessions. I noticed bumpiness and black dots and my armpits look slightly darker. Will they fade back to normal or will scarring occur? I'm wondering if the laser setting was too high and I still have 3 more treatments to go, should I ask the tech to refrain from turning the settings even higher? I don't want to risk getting burned and making my underarms look worse.
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Your skin type and hair color make you an excellent candidate for laser hair removal, as this procedure is most effective on patients with light skin and dark hair. Furthermore, it is possible to thin the hair by using a modified treatment protocol, depending on whether your...
Thank you for your question! Before starting laser hair removal, I would consult with her pediatrician first to make sure she does not have any medical issues. If medically cleared, then she can proceed with laser treatment. There’s no evidence that using a laser would result in future ho...
Sometimes laser treatments can result in darkening of pigment, which is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. You can definitely help it with the treatments suggested here - retinoids, hydroquinone, and sunscreen. All of this will definitely help. You can also visit a VERY experienced...
