After 2 weeks of my first laser hair removal treatment I started to notice these red bumps on my legs. I have been using a loofah daily and use a scrub. How can I prevent these red bumps (that I assume are ingrown hairs) and get rid of it? Will it leave me with scars?
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal Facts--takes a series of treatments
Changes in skin pigment, either hypo or hyperpigmentation are not common permanent problems after laser hair removal. There are multiple treatment options to improve the sun damaged skin of the legs. IPL or alexandrite laser could work.
Laser hair removal does treat the hair follicle and does not necessarily require hair to bevisible above the skin. This being said, most patients require 6-8 treatments scheduled 3-4weeks apart for optimal laser hair removal and may require “touch-up” sessions annuallyafter. We would rec...
Redness, itchy sensation and folliculitis or swelling of hair follicles are common skin reactions after laser hair removal treatments. Avoid scratching and applying hydrocortisone cream or aloe gel can help calm down skin irritations. Good luck and best results!
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