After my laser hair removal treatment, the skin on my right leg under my knee turned dry and scaly and i have spots of that on my right leg too. its been 15 days since my treatment and i just realised that now. I am kind of worried and I have no idea if it is burnt or its just cause of dryness (this is my second laser hair removal session - did not face that the first time). The skin has white tiny dots as if its peeling and the colour on the area is different, as if its bruised.
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August 28, 2015
Answer: Dry scaly skin on legs after laser hair removal treatment
Thank you for your question. When you dye your hair it only tints the hair that is above your skin. The hair below the skin is not changed. Lasers need to target the Bulb of the hair when it is in the bottom of the hair follicle. It heats this Bulb and in turn causes damage to the cells that...
Thank you for your question. There are several factors that need to be considered regarding treatment. Hair color, coarseness, skin type and Laser used are a few. consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeons office to get the best treatment plan for you.
It’s actually
quite common for teenagers to begin laser hair removal treatments at the age of
18 or younger. Since you are legally an adult, you also wouldn’t need parental
approval before starting treatments. However, anyone getting laser hair
removal, regardless of their age, is advised to car...
