Dear Drs,I had VPL treatment(thread veins)on Dec,2011.Saddly,I got superficial 2degree burns.I try 2be optimist but 2.5mo later I still have hypopigmentation.2-3areas are almost back 2normal,but I really worry that those remaining are becoming scars.I try to massage topically 2improve blood supply.These areas become pinkish with warm water & with massage,& pale with pressure.CouldUplease,if possible,tell me if this hypopg looks permanent or if my melanocytes will work?How long could it take?Thx!
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Answer: Hypopigmentation after laser vein treatment
I would have to see a picture to make certain. Butits probably not a scar. Its probably the skin color changes from the laser which will resolve in time.
I wish that you had provided a photo of the red itchy bumps. Generally, you can have some itchy bumps immediately after sclerotherapy. If these bumps still itch after two weeks I recommend that you return to your treating dermatologist for examination. It is possible that you are all...