I have done the laser hair removal on my back. I the last sessions that I did the laser it became red and itchy and also discomfort. I am writing to ask for your help and advise what is the cause and does it go away and what sort of treatment is helpful to get rid of redness and avoid the change of skin color. I have attached a photo here under for your review and advise.
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Thank you for your question! Timing between treatments is very important for optimal results with laser hair removal. It is important to pay for treatments one by one vs paying for packages of laser services up front. Different areas of the body have different hair growth cycles. In orde...
Thank you for your question! This may represent a partial thickness burn which usually can be treated with local wound care. After only three days, this is unlikely to be infected as that usually occurs after 5-7 days. You should seek immediate consultation with a plastic surgeon who can e...
Thanks for your question and posting pictures. I'm sorry this happened to you. You should immediately follow up with the supervising physician where the treatment took place. I am guessing that they used the wrong settings for device for your skin type and sun exposure. Luckily, it doesn'...
