Is discoloration after laser hair removal normal? And how can we cure it?

February 20, 2017
Asked By:laugh4ever in Delhi, LA

I started my facial hair removal sessions two years back and after my sixth session i started noticing discolouration on my upper lip and chin region, is this normal ? And is there a cure for it ? I have a wheatish complexion and the area affected by the laser has turned at least two tones darker. Is this because the laser is burning my skin ?

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