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Hypopigmentation, is it permanent? How to shorten healing time? please help (Photo)

azizasharipovaDec 8, 2015
I have had laser hair removal 3 months ago,I was burned and now have hypo pigmentation. Doctors are suggesting I stay patient and stay out of the sun.In a couple of days I will be flying out to Mexico,I will use sun protection.Can tanning really do any more damage at this point,I have lost all hope.Thank you

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

I agree with Dr. Johns that it is difficult to say without a picture.  In my opinion and experience it may represent hyperpigmentation after your treatment.  Hydroquinone and /or kojic acid may be helpful.

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Morris Westfried, MD

The laser tip would have to be reused from someone who had warts, touch the warts and be able to resist the laser energy.Applicator tips are changed and the hair lasers can be used to even renove warts .Discuss your concerns with doctor but you should not worry.

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I had a series of laser hair removal treatments nearly 20 years ago, and no regrowth.  Long lasting means very long lasting. Of the many hundreds of treatments we have done in our office it is rare to find a patient who does not respond.  Even rarer is someone who has had successful...

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