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Laser hair removal burns on my legs. Will this leave permanent scars? What can I do to make it heal faster? (Photo)

hosienbAug 16, 2015
I have been doing laser removal on my legs for a year. I just had one season a few days ago and got burned. I have been using natural aloe and after sun aloe Vera with lidocaine. The first day was painful. Now I do not feel anything and all there is all these dark circle. I would like to know if this will leave permanent scars and what can I do to make it heal faster. Can I use sunscreen, coconut oil to make more moist. I feel like it gets dry easily. Your opinion will very much appreciated. Thank you.

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Thank you for your question. By removing the hair growth less trauma it caused to the skin due to ingrown hairs. These hairs can cause pigmentation issues with certain skin types leaving brown spots.  Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your best options.

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It sounds like you should be fine. You typically want to avoid the sun for about two weeks prior to laser hair removal and for two weeks after. The danger is hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation due to the laser targeting the melanin in skin which is increased after being in the sun. Check with...

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