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Is a burn a normal side effect of Laser Hair Removal? (photo)

m9433442Feb 16, 2014
I got laser hair removal on my arms and I've come up with red/ dark red patches. Is this normal or are they burns? They feel just ever so slightly raised above my normal skin level and don't hurt to touch. How long would I expect to wait until the patches go away and what do I do to help bring them down?

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Dr. Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD
Dr. Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD
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Answered on Apr 10, 2014
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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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