I had a full-face Alexandrite laser treatment done for hair removal (skin type #3). After only 1 treatment I have patches of hyperpigmnetation on my face and neck (lighter on face and darker on meck) which appeared about 5 days after the treatment.
Could you PLEASE let me know if these are permanent or will they fade away with time? I would appreciate if you could also let me know till when do I have to be avoid the sun? Thank you so much!
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July 19, 2011
Answer: Hyperpigmentation after laser hair removal
Despite wearing metal eyeshields, there will be transmitted light that bounces off internal structures. This is commonly noted by patients during facial V-beam for blood vessel / rosacea treatment, laser hair removal, and laser for lentigines / brown sun spots. The laser beam, is not...
It is hard to say how your skin will react to the burns. Normally over time, superficial burns heal well with minimal skin changes. It may result in hyperpigmentation which you can use skin lightening creams for such as hydroquinone daily for a few months. The main thing is that you keep the...
Thank you for your question! First, make sure the machine being used can treat your skin color. Using the improper machine can leave scarring and pigmentation changes. The preparation you would take before getting laser hair removal would be no waxing or tweezing three weeks before treatment ...