Will my red dots go away after a few more sessions of laser hair removal? (Photo)

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Hello, I just got my lower leg done by laser hair removal (1st time). I am aware my leg hair is very stubby and coarse so I'm wondering whether the red dots will go away after a few more sessions? Asian skin tone, skin type 3.

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

The red spots around the hair follicles indicate perifollicular edema which is normal and a sign of a therapeutic treatment. It should resolve in 24-48 hours.  If the skin feels irritated or uncomfortable, you can use over the counter hydrocortisone 1% on the legs twice daily.  Also, make sure you use gentle cleansers during this time and avoid the sun.  In our practice we use the ICON Laser System.  This Laser Hair Removal system requires fewer treatments and produces better results than traditional hair-removal procedures. Thanks to this powerful, effective technology, the light energy targets and destroys the cells responsible for hair growth in areas where patients would like to reduce unwanted hair. Due to the fact that there are multiple Handpieces that are part of our Laser System, the Practitioner will be able to select the ideal equipment for each particular client, and each area of the body.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is typical inflammation around the hair follicle after using the laser.It is a good sign. It should last a few days max.

Will my red dots go away after a few more sessions of laser hair removal? (Photo)

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