Are Brown Spots and Freckling Permanent After Laser Hair Removal?

March 10, 2011
Asked By:laft in grafton, MA

I have some brown spots on my face after a laser hair treatment a few days ago. Are these permanent? What remedies can I employ to reduce their appearance?

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October 9, 2015

Answer: You probably need to wait and see.

Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 9, 2015

Answer: You probably need to wait and see.

Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 13, 2011

Answer: Pigmentation and laser hair removal

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 13, 2011

Answer: Pigmentation and laser hair removal

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 31, 2018

Answer: This looks like post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and it resolves over time.

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July 31, 2018

Answer: This looks like post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and it resolves over time.

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March 13, 2011

Answer: Brown spots a few days after laser hair removal

March 13, 2011

Answer: Brown spots a few days after laser hair removal

March 14, 2011

Answer: Laser Hair Removal and dark spots immediately afterwards

March 14, 2011

Answer: Laser Hair Removal and dark spots immediately afterwards

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