It usually was just red spots which would be gone within a week. But now the technician used another type of laser as she said my hairs have become thinner and lighter in color. When i left the clinic, it was very painful and felt really hot. However now, it's not painful at all even if i touch it, it's just like a mark bluish black with a little red. is this blood clot? I am really worried. Thank you so much doctors!
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November 13, 2013
Answer: This is my 5th session for laser hair removal but today has the worst side effect. Will this go away? Will it scar?
Thank you for your question. Threading, but I would avoid waxing as this may cause pigment irregularities. The trauma has been known to pull off the top skin layer, and cause hyperpigmentation. I hope this helps.
I tell people not to poke or pop a blister from IPL, but it's absolutely necessary to keep it very moist, and out of the sun. Also, sometimes a topical prescription like Betamethasone Ointment will help. In your case, I would absolutely have recommended Betamethasone immediately. That burn is...