Hello, I got a FUE operation 17 days ago. (350 Grafts). Today I got Laser Epilation on my upper arm and Shoulder area for 15 minutes. Can this harm transplanted hair grafts on the head Thanks
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January 13, 2019
Answer: Can laser epilation on my arms harm affect hair transplants on head?
First, we are so sorry that you had this experience. With the proper laser and settings, burning, scarring and cellulitis should never happen. It is too early to really know if you will have any permanent scarring from this event. We would advise you to seek a plastic surgeon...
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.