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You appear to have a condition known as Keratosis Pilaris, which is a hereditary skin issue that is not dangerous. It is however, unsightly and sometimes gets inflamed and causes ingrown hairs. Seek advice from a dermatologist who can help you reduce the inflammation and improve the appearance of your skin. I sometimes recommend laser hair removal AFTER the skin inflammation has been handled to get rid of the ingrown hairs.
This problem is best addressed by a dermatologist. Our practice is unique in that we have both a dermatologist and plastic surgeon for our patients as there is much cross over between the specialties. Good luck.Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICSTriple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Lasers work well for facial hair and best in combination with VANIQA cream. I suggest you see an expert for treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
Without knowing what kind of laser was used in your treatment, it’s difficult to say. However, the “pain” people sometimes refer to with laser hair removal is caused by the heating of the hair follicle. This heating process is essentially what prevents future hair growth. Different people respo...
There are many devices out there that claims to remove hair permanently. We have had great results with the Cynosure's ICON MaxR. It also gives you that "smooth" skin texture after the treatments.