I had around 8 laser hair removal treatments done and there are patches of hair on my jawline, chin, upper lip and neck area. I stopped laser as I don't see any improvement.Will electrolysis fix that or I will just be wasting my money?
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February 10, 2010
Answer: Electrolysis works well for stubborn hair after Laser Hair Removal.
Although there are not studies evaluating the use of electrolysis around areas with previous filler use, it should pose no problem. The level of treatment for electrolysis is much more superficial than the typical depper application of fillers.
Some people who have pitted scars after electrolysis see improvement over a year after the procedure. Depending on how noticable the scars are, and how deep, there are a few techniques to improve them. Usually laser resurfacing doesn't help enough if it is one ablative laser (carbon dioxide)....
My recommendation for this type of scar would be either Biafine or Scar Guard.
If the area pigments then I would recommend something with hydoquinone ond/or kojic acid.
It would also be best to return to the physician or pracitioner who performed the electorlysis to evaluate the areas.
Good luck...