Is this a burn from laser hair removal? (Photos)

December 8, 2018
Asked By:Zippy106 in Austin, TX

I had laser hair removal on my lower legs 3 weeks ago. The day after I had the laser hair removal I broke out with itchy bumpy hives. These hives took about a week to stop itching and they went away after about 10 days. I am now left with hyperpigmentation marks. Are these actually burns and not hives? I attached photos from 2 days and 4 days after the procedure. What can I use to fade the marks?

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December 23, 2018

Answer: Burn after Laser Hair Removal

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Answer: Burn after Laser Hair Removal

December 10, 2018

Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for after care--burn after laser hair removal

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 10, 2018

Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for after care--burn after laser hair removal

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 10, 2018

Answer: Laser Hair Burn

Thomas Wright, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
December 10, 2018

Answer: Laser Hair Burn

Thomas Wright, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

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