I've had laser resurfacing done on my face 5 years ago, and it has left me with a scar above my lip where I'm thinking of having laser hair removal. Do you think it's safe to have laser hair removal over a scarred area?
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October 23, 2021
Answer: Yes, Laser Hair Removal is safe for scarred areas.
Hi Soffie,
Sorry to hear that this has been such a long journey for you. It sounds like currently you are on the right path. For a light skinned dark-haired patient like yourself, the Lumenis Lightsheer and the Alexandrite lasers are both excellent choices. We are not proponents of IPL and feel...
Keratosis Pilaris is an ongoing condition that is usually inherited. Generally, patients with KP have a history of sensitive skin. It is an ongoing issue and does not have a true "cure" for the condition. There are several treatment options to help. Topical retinoids peel...
Thank you for your question! Laser hair removal is the process of removing unwanted hair by means of exposure to pulses of laser light that destroy the hair follicle. Laser does not work well on light-colored hair, red hair, grey hair, white hair, as well as fine hair of any color, such as...