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I would not perform laser hair removal anywhere near cellulitis. It is easy enough to wait until the cellulitis has resolved and not worth the risk. Speedy recovery!
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin that needs treatment and follow up by a physician. An infection of the skin is a contraindication for laser hair removal. When you have finished the treatment for your cellulitis and have had clearance by your doctor, you can proceed with your laser hair removal treatments.
When you dye your hair, you are only dying the hair above the skin because hair dyes and bleaches do not penetrate the dermis, inside of the skin. Hair removal lasers target melanin (hair color cells) and some hemoglobin (blood) so the target of the laser is around the hair follicle, below the...
For the first time, it is now possible to use laser hair removal to permanently destroy light and white colored hairs such as yours on your nose . A new product called Melaser has just been introduced into the United States that has been scientifically proven, in a study just published in the “...
Laser hair removal can cause hyperpigmentation. This 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 cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
There are currently not studies on pregnancy and laser as no one wants to take that risk on finding out. It is recommended not to do laser, however we accidently had a woman here that got laser on her face until 6 months because she didn't not know and the baby and her pregnancy was fine. I...
It sounds like you did all you could to minimize sun exposure. Your practitioner should take a good look at the area. If it is PIH, I usually suspend treatment until it resolves. If it doesn't resolve, there are a variety of skin treatment approaches that can be used to reduce the pigmentation.
I recommend following up with your practitioner about their protocol for wearing make-up after your procedure. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments to get results with laser hair removal. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
