I got a laser treatment to remove a red spot on my nose, and now it is very dark and I'm worried?

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Hello everyone! So I recieved 2 laser treatments for this small bright red dot on my nose that made me like Rudolph. The first treatment didnt really seem to change anything. The second one, the spot looked completely white and I was so happy! However, it soon began flaking, and now is a dark brown color. This was four days ago. I'm very worried because the red was easy to cover up with makeup, but the color now is so dark that its very noticeable. Is this normal? Or really bad?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you may have hyperpigmenation that needs treatment with lasers, peels, skin care and sun protection.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ramon Peleaux, DDS, MD · Answer

What you are describing could be completely normal.  Treated lesions will eventually darken and crust.  It should be naturally shed by the skin in an average of seven to twenty-one days.  The lesion is usually healed in 21-30 days and will continue to fade over the next six to eight weeks.  Schedule a follow-up appointment for evaluation in three to four weeks and retreat the area if necessary.

Beth Lertzman, MD · Answer

Hi,It sounds like you may have a scab or crust where you were treated. This should fall off in about a week. You should be sure to use ointment and sunscreen on the area. You could check with your physician and see if this is an expected outcome and or if they will see you to make sure it is healing well. Generally after treating dilated blood vessels there is purpura which looks purple. This fades in about a week. Purpura is expected. Scabbing may come from too much heating of the top layer of skin so be sure to check with your physician. Good luck. Beth Lertzman, MD

Steven M. Gitt, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

If you have concerns, you should follow up with your treating clinician.  If it has been less than a week, your symptoms don't seem to be outside of a potential normal reaction.  It should continue to resolve on it's own, but it may require additional treatment.

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