I just had laser hair removal 4 days ago. I've had no issues with my Brazilian laser hair removal but my underarms have dark spots and they feel tender to the touch. Is this normal or should I have them adjyst the laser to a lower setting next time? One underarm seems worse than the other...
Answer: Top treatments for underarm pigmentation I would recommend treatment with Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser therapy to lighten the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
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Answer: Top treatments for underarm pigmentation I would recommend treatment with Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser therapy to lighten the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation After Laser Hair Removal--peels, microneedling/prp, skin lightening creams, sun protection There is a risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation following laser hair removal. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care and treatment for hyperpigmentation. These spots can be improved with a combination of lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation After Laser Hair Removal--peels, microneedling/prp, skin lightening creams, sun protection There is a risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation following laser hair removal. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care and treatment for hyperpigmentation. These spots can be improved with a combination of lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal/Post pigmentation The cause of the dark spots was probably from the laser being set too high. The skin in the underarm area tends to be darker from years of shaving or waxing. When too much energy is used on darker skin types the laser can not differentiate between the melanin in the hair vs the melanin in your skin. This causes too much enery to be absorbed by the skin and causes a burn like reaction. In most cases its just takes time and patience and the pigmentation will slowly lighten. I have even seen the pigment completely resolve given enough time. You should definately notify the practitioner who did the treatment so you can avoid this happening again.
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March 22, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal/Post pigmentation The cause of the dark spots was probably from the laser being set too high. The skin in the underarm area tends to be darker from years of shaving or waxing. When too much energy is used on darker skin types the laser can not differentiate between the melanin in the hair vs the melanin in your skin. This causes too much enery to be absorbed by the skin and causes a burn like reaction. In most cases its just takes time and patience and the pigmentation will slowly lighten. I have even seen the pigment completely resolve given enough time. You should definately notify the practitioner who did the treatment so you can avoid this happening again.
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Axilla laser treatment Thank you for your question. It appears that the axilla areas that have been laser treated may have absorbed a higher energy level. This may be due to UV light exposure prior or immediately after the laser treatment, spray tan exposure prior to the laser treatment, or a higher energy setting on the laser treatment.
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Axilla laser treatment Thank you for your question. It appears that the axilla areas that have been laser treated may have absorbed a higher energy level. This may be due to UV light exposure prior or immediately after the laser treatment, spray tan exposure prior to the laser treatment, or a higher energy setting on the laser treatment.
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