I have fair skin, is this hyperpigmentation post laser hair removal? (Photo)

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

Ingrown hairs, folliculitis, and brown spots with hyperpigmentation; a regimen composed of twice daily Melapads followed by Melarase AM in the morning and Melarase PM in the evening helps solve the ingrown hair problem and dark spots. Melarase AM and Melarase PM work well on pigmentation control...

My practice is now offering Diolaze, a non-invasive procedure, that requires no down time for hair removal.  A diode laser beam passes through the skin towards hair follicles. The penetrating energy then heats up the hair root, which in turn prevents future hair growth. This procedure has one of...

It is okay to have laser hair removal on your face, even if you have an active breakout. However, Minocycline is an antibiotic, which means the medication may cause photo sensitivity. You should not have laser treatments until you are off of the antibiotic for 7 days to avoid any...

The bottom line is I would await at least a week after you have healed from the laser treatment before irritating your skin again. There is typically no harm at that point but I would check with your laser hair removal physician first.

Thank you for your question in regards to laser hair removal. Epilating, tweezing and/or waxing is not suggested during laser hair reduction treatments. It is important for the hair follicle to be present at the time of laser to achieve desired results. A series of 6 treatments will typically ...