Will Dark Spots from Laser Hair Removal Lighten with Use of Bio Oil or Cocoa Butter?

January 12, 2011
Asked By:London2204 in London

5 weeks ago both my thighs were burnt from laser hair removal. The burns have now turned into dark spots but never crusted and is under the top layer of the skin. I have been advised by the technician to use bio oil as this is believed to help lighten the scars and should fade after a few weeks. This is not helping. I have an olive complexion and the dark spots have not changed in appearance. Please help!

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January 12, 2011

Answer: Dark spots on your thighs from laser hair removal should completely resolve with time.

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Answer: Dark spots on your thighs from laser hair removal should completely resolve with time.

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Answer: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser hair removal on olive skin

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 12, 2011

Answer: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser hair removal on olive skin

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January 23, 2011

Answer: Bio Oil and Cocoa Butter are not very effective in fading dark spots after laser.

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Answer: Bio Oil and Cocoa Butter are not very effective in fading dark spots after laser.

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