Ive had 4 laser treatments on stomach. Afro American female black course hair. I can say the hair grows back way slower but, i have black dots all over my stomach. Some have hairs stuck in them for weeks and wont come out. my stomach feels really smooth but looks like i took a marker and painted a million dots on it. What do i do? I thought the dots would go away. Last treatment was 5 weeks ago and few hairs have shed or grown back.
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Hi Chris. This is also normal in our practice. Laser hair removal in an area with very thick hair like the beard can cause much irritation and bumpiness in the few days after treatment. The issue should go away after a week or so, but yes it's difficult to shave well in the day or two af...
There is no contraindication to swimming after laser, but you will want toavoid the sun. Consider weating a rash guard for the best and easiest protection. Failing that, find a sunscreen with mexoryl or micronized zinc oxide in it, and reapply hourly.
Laser hair removal always requires at least about 6 sessions to get about 75% improvement in reduction. It also requires touch ups at least yearly. After one session, the difference will be imperceptible. You have to have several more sessions for a noticeable change.
