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1 year later I've had skin bumps on my bikini line that never disappeared with time. Is there any treatment? (photo)

Fashion120May 20, 2019
I have finished my laser hair removal from a year ago and I have developed skin bumps on my bikini line (attached pic) . They didn't disappear with time. Is their any treatment?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas, DO
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Answered on Aug 6, 2019
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Mahmoud Khattab, MD (license surrendered)

This doesn't sound like a side affect from laser hair removal treatment, but I would be safe and go to a Dr and get it checked out and make sure something else isn't going on. 

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Hello and thank you for the question. If the dry lips go away after a few day and do not stay, I think you are fine to keep getting laser hair removal. You mentioned being of Asian descent which might be the reason you are experiencing this side effect as the laser is attracted to darker skin...

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8-12 treatments should be quite effective.  Results may vary greatly based upon your individual body, the quality of the equipment, the equipment settings, the timing of treatments, and the provider technique and experience.  I would consider further laser hair treatments....

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