Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Purplish spots on my legs after laser hair removal. Why has it happened? Will the spots fade away? (photo)

negnegk
So I did a laser hair removal session 3 days ago on my legs. A few hours after the treatment I noticed these purple spots on my legs which kinda look like bruises. I also found some red spots which I know their existence is somehow normal after the treatment, but I know they should usually go away within the first 48 hours and they still are here. These purple spots and also the red spots are starting to scare me. Why has something like this happened? Will they fade away? How long will it take?

Answers (6)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Hardik Soni, MD
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician
Answer
Dr. Pamela Stuart, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Answer
Dr. Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answer
Dr. Sherryl Shipes, DO
Board Certified Family Physician
Answer
Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answer

More Laser Hair Removal Questions

See all Laser Hair Removal Q&A