I just had laser hair removal treated on my full legs. I have had 5 treatments prior and have never expierenced this, I have realised when I got home my upper thighs have really red circles which looks like the gauge of the laser. I’m not sure if I’m having an adverse reaction. I have not been in the sun at all and I am not on any medication.
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Thanks for the question. Getting the precise settings for hair removal laser therapy is not as simple as it might seem. A personalized evaluation is essential for accurate settings for a particular patient. The settings will vary with skin tone, thickness of skin, region of skin, and sensitivity...
From the pictures you submitted, you may have developed a mild case of folliculitis. I would discuss this with your treating physician and he/she might want to put you on some topical creams to help it resolve quicker.
Agree with Dr. Aycock. The tattoo pigment absorbs more energy (heat) from the hair removal laser than the surrounding normal skin and leads to the symptoms you are experiencing. Fortunately, in your case the damage doesn't look too bad and I suspect at worst you might see some sligh...