Hello. I had laser hair removal to my bikini and underarms 7 days ago and still have this skin reaction and itching. The itching has gotten a little better, but still not gone. I've been using hydra cortisone, Benadryl and ice treatments daily. Have not really gone anywhere and just worn very loose clothing and not really even any underwear. I believe the machine was called lite sheer, and it was my first treatment. Is this normal?
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I have had fabulous results with the Gentle Yag laser. It is painless and efficient. I would be cautious about who performs your laser hair removal. Please consult a board certified dermatologist for the best results.
Of course the laser hair removal did not cause the UTI and is not contraindicated with your taking antibiotics if needed. You should avoid the sun after laser hair removal and also if you take the antibiotics.
Both devices are diode lasers, which is very effective for the removal of unwanted hair with all skin types. Each has features that can impact patient comfort. The Lightsheer Duet has a large spot size for efficient treatment of the larger areas, but some people find the vacuum draw to be u...