three months ago i got ipl laser done on my legs and when the lady did the back of my legs she changed the setting too high and ending up burning my legs, leaving me sith left over hyperpigmentation and brown spots from the scars, i was wondering if it's possible to get them lasered in order to lighten them and what type of laser i should use? as well as how long will this take to fade. i'm so upset i can't do anything with my legs like this and i haven't told anyone this happened. been sufferin
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Laser hair removal works as follows: the light emitted by the laser is absorbed by the brown pigment in hair. This causes the hair to heat up. The hot hair transfers heat to the cells around it that form the hair. After a series of treatments, the hair becomes thinner, lighter,...
You sound like an excellent candidate for laser hair removal with your skin and hair color. That said, some devices do tend to work for individuals better than others. That is why my practice carries an extensive range of laser options so we can tailor treatments to the unique needs and desired...
Both of those lasers are very good lasers. It should not matter which laser is used. Your provider should be able to determine the correct settings to get the optimal outcome.
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