I had my first Yag laser treatment today 3 weeks ago, it took 4 days for the blisters to fall off, the second week the spots were very light and I thought wow! But since last week, the spots became darker and more. I went to the Skin specialist for answers and she said it's suppose to get darker and don't have to worry because it's going to get lighter now. I have a function in 2 weeks, she said it will be lighter by that time.Will the spots get lighter and how long will it take?
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Thank you for your question. This problem is usually temporary, but should be treated to expedite the process. Care with a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon, will help you to obtain the medical creams you need at this time. You will need some kind of bleaching cream,...
I am in complete agreement with Dr. Pozner. In my experience, venous lakes respond very well to treatment with the Nd:Yag. Your photo demonstrates a fairly typical response. By the end of the first week, you will notice a significant decrease in the puffiness. Generally,...
Studies show that both lasers are equally effective for removing hair in the correct skin types--- the key being the skin type. For skin types V-VI, I have found that only the Nd:Yag can be used at the appropriate fluence (dose) for proper hair removal, compared to the Diode which must be...