I had laser hair removal over 1 year ago. I got burned last time. Do the scars remain permanently? Avene or Biafin? (Photos)

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I used to go to laser over 1 year.I got burned 5days ago.I attached a pic of leg on 1st day and its pic and also belly on 5th day.1st two days I used Vitamin E and Polysporin Antibiotic Creams.On 3th day I started using only Avene Repair Cream 2X a day(doctor's prescription)and taking shower once a day(using unscented Dove soap).I ordered a Biafin Emulsione online.Is Biafin better to remove scars than Avene?Should I take shower every day?Do scars remain permanently(under arm,full bikini,..)?

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I like to use Biafine for burns. I don't know about Avene. When healed, Scar Recovery Gel from SkinMedica is good. Retin A and a hydroquinone might be needed as well. It is crazy that the laser operator didn't notice something was wrong during the procedure and continued to fully treat the legs. Sometimes this will be a permanent problem with lighter skin and/or scarring. It takes about 12 months to see the final results. Reasons for burns are:Wrong laser for you skin type was usedPrior tanningSettings not appropriateDefective laser

I had laser hair removal over 1 year ago. I got burned last time. Do the scars remain permanently? Avene or Biafin? (Photos)

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