Hi there, I recently had laser hair removal on my lower legs. It left me burnt and blistered, I've also had to go on antibiotics via iv for, 5 days to kill an infection that it developed (cellulitis). It was the second treatment, the first one hurt but left no marks. This time round it was really painful. Will I be permanently scared? It was almost 3 weeks ago.
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Answer: Burns, Blisters, and Cellulitis after Laser Hair Removal
Thank you for your photos. Hypopigmentation (loss of color) can occur with any laser type treatment and is more likely on darker skin. To truly determine if something is hypopigmentation vs tinea, you may need to see a dermatologist to evaluate the skin under UV light or with a skin scraping to ...
At Monroe Comprehensive Laser Center in Monroe, Mi, we highly recommend the Gentlemax Pro from Candela. It has both an alex and a yag laser platform and can be used safely and effectively on all skin types from 1 to 6.
Thank you for your question. Gentle Max Pro can treat all skin types including yours - skin type IV. It has 2 wavelengths - Yag and Alex to choose from based on patient's ethnicity. It's best to be seen and get consultation with an experienced provider to discuss concerns and get a thorough...