Is this a normal reaction after laser hair removal or is it burns/allergic reaction? (Photos)

March 25, 2019
Asked By:Polite80 in Townsville, AU

I received my second laser hair removal treatment to my back and shoulders over 48 hours ago and my skin has reacted completely different to my first treatment. Within 4-6 hours of the second treatment, my back was covered in these red itchy spots. Now (48 hrs post treatment) some redness has decreased and the area still remains quite itchy. Some spots have white heads, almost like pimples which can be popped. After my first treatment my skin never even got red

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March 27, 2019

Answer: Response after Laser Hair Removal

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Answer: Response after Laser Hair Removal

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March 27, 2019

Answer: Not Normal, Maybe Avoidable Next Time

March 27, 2019

Answer: Not Normal, Maybe Avoidable Next Time

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