In 2011, I did my first and last session of laser hair removal on my upper lip. After, I noticed a discoloration. The skin is now a darker pigment and the discoloration is uneven. I was told that this could be related to an topical acne cream I was trying at the time. I stopped using the acne cream in advance of the session though. However, I'm still dealing with it 2 years later. It gets darker when I'm out in the sun regardless of using sunblock. How can I get rid of this? Please help!
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May 11, 2013
Answer: Your upper lip discoloration after laser hair removal may be improved.
Hi Dana. Yes, you can do the pubic area for laser hair removal and this is one of the most common treatments we do. We usually perform 6 - 8 treatments to achieve 75% - 95% permanent hair removal. Important questions to ask are what type of laser is being used and how much...
Using a razor or trimming the hair is based on the situation. If you shave regularly with a razor without complication, than that would be the best option. If you are a patient who develops irritated and in-grown hairs from close shaving, then trimming as close to the skin as possible may be...
Because every surgeon has a different post-operative protocol I would first advise asking your operating surgeon. A relatively safe rule of thumb is somewhere around 3 weeks but this can vary from patient to patient depending on skin type and residual swelling and bruising after the chin...
