I have been using Tretinoine 0.05% and strong Hydroquinone creams on my face to treat the hyperpigmentation caused by my acnes. I want to do a laser hair removal procedure on my face. Is there going to be a problem?
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Waxing and laser hair removal are safe while on Xarelto. You may get some mild bleeding/bruising from waxing since it involves pulling the hairs out of your skin, but it is superficial and shouldn't be that irritating. Laser hair removal does not involve breaking the integrity of the...
The Xeo Cutera has been extremely reliable in my practice. It offers the versatility of several different wavelengths (Alex, Diode and Nd:Yag) depending on skin type and hair color. The laser automatically suggests a certain energy based on several factors, but an experienced...
It does look like the wrong settings were used and possibly the handpiece didn't have full contact with your skin. You could need a steroid and healing creams and possibly a 4% Hydroquinone, they key to minimizing the potential for permanent marks is early treatment. Did you try...