Hi! I have developed discoloration around my mouth area that seems to become darker with years. I believe the fact that I thread my upper lip hairs, might be the cause of this discoloration. What should I do? I do have some great products from skinceuticals etc, but it does not help as I continue to thread my upper lip hairs. Could IPL laser hair removal be a solution and then treat the area with right products? Thanks beforehand!
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September 21, 2018
Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection
Thank you for your question! Yes, you can treat facial hair while on blood thinners including Plavix and Cartia. There may be some redness, and swelling following treatment but these are common side effects of most laser treatments. Best of luck!
Thank you for your question! This will need an in-person evaluation. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. It will take a series of treatments and some people ne...
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