Dark spots are now red spots after moustache laser hair removal? (Photo)

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Got dark spots 3 days after laser hair removal on face (photo #1) now these spots have been fading into red marks. I am now 16 days after the original procedure (see photo #2). Yesterday, I started using some Retin A on the red spots and have a ton of resulting dryness. Looking for thoughts and help on what I should do?!

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! In the first picture it seemed to me that you experienced hyperpigmentation, but second picture shows that this is resolving. It was most probably burn and skin reaction to laser, and it appears to me that it is healing. It is important that you continue using sunscreen with high SPF when exposing your skin to the sun, and that you continue using Retin A. If you overly concerned and your skin is getting worse, I would suggest you to make a check up appointment with your provider. Best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

In the first picture it seemed to me that you experienced hyperpigmentation, but second picture shows that this is resolving. It was most probably burn and skin reaction to laser, and it appears to me that it is healing. It is important that you continue using sunscreen with high SPF and that you continue using Retin A. If you are overly concerned and your skin is getting worse, I would suggest you to make a check up appointment with your provider. Good luck!

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