I had (Soprano Ice) laser hair removal done - What is this: burn/blister? Will it scar or heal? (photo)

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how long till it heals? I am a teenager... I had soprano ice laser hair treatment done and the lady who was doing it was very harsh with my skin. When I got home two days ago I saw the redness and took a closer look. I am not sure what it is. I have been putting coconut oil on it in hopes that it that would heal it and that it won't scar although I'm not sure if it's working and what to do. It looks kind of like a miniature graze but I am not sure.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This looks like it may be a burn. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend silicone gel with growth factors and hyperbaric oxygen to promote healing. Laser hair removal takes a series of treatments. I don't recommend further treatments, until this is healed. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

It is hard to give you any precise opinion without photo provided. I advise you to have a follow up with your provider to determine what it is and if needs additional treatment. Pause your laser hair removal treatments until this heals. Good luck!

Patricia Yugueros, MD · Answer

It appears you have a slight burn to your skin.  It should heal quickly. Make sure you don't exfoliate or wax 3 days before having a laser hair removal treatment.

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and picture. I am sorry to hear you had this complication after laser hair removal. From the picture, it looks like it is a small burn. It should heal very nicely. Make sure you avoid picking at it and stay away from the sun as much as possible. A different type of laser or different laser settings should be used next time to avoid this. I hope this help. All the best,

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is a burn that should heal. With your dark skin type, you need to have a 1064 laser used. I would ask your provider as to how to treat this. It looks like it is healing appropriately though.

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