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Bad Reaction to Laser

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I had a laser genesis procedure done last week. I...

rjac37January 20, 2010
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I had a laser genesis procedure done last week. I had a bad reaction. Looked like a red, raised, bumpy rash everywhere on my face. The rash came after 24 hours. It got worse for two days. Some turned into pimples. I was told it could be folliculitus.The pros - I really felt my skin looked five years younger after. Tighter. Smoother.Cons - terrible, ugly, bumpy rash all over my face. I don't think this is common. A lot of my friends did this procedure and had NO problems.Is anyone ever allergic to laser? It seems like an allergic reaction. I have had the same reaction when I have done laser hair removal. However, with the hair removal, it can be avoided if a very low heat is used. I want to do the procedure again -because truth is, after the terrible rash cleared up 5 days later, my skin looked amazing. Any thoughts? Can I pretreat? Benadryl did not seem to help.

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ellymae
April 19, 2010
I also had a bad reaction from the Genesis. I got the tiny rash bumps almost all over my face. It went away to my relief.I also had two Titan treatments around my eye area, one IPL treatment on my whole face.The treatments were over a three month period from Jan. to April I have not seen results from the Titan, but a little from the other two. I think I will need another Genesis. I just hope it is not a waste of money. I am 64 years old and I am not fat or too wrinkly.
Restored100
August 19, 2014
Hi ellymae, do you remember how long it took them to go away(tiny rash bumps)? And did you do anything to treat them? I still have them and it's been almost two years now.Reply
kareylyle
August 31, 2018
Hi, did the tiny rash bumps go away eventually? Coz I have them right now I never used to
Niddy
April 30, 2010
Hi, I just got laser genesis today, around noon time. Its late at night and I am getting rash and irritation on my skin. I was wondering if you did anything to recover from your bumps. I washed and cleansed with Neutrogena Cleanser. Thanks
(unregistered guest)
June 6, 2010
How long did it take for your to recover?
moclo
April 2, 2011
I also hd a bad reaction. Did you ever get a respnse on how long it lasted
Kitty72
July 17, 2010
The best thing to do with the bumps is just nothing at all. I was sold an organic cleanser by my skin specialist to use - try not to use a cleanser with Sodium Laureth Sulfate or similar as it can be too harsh. You have to treat freshly lasered skin very gently. I try not to wash my face until late that night. I like to leave it alone for as long as possible.
Bahama11
August 24, 2010
Does anyone know the difference in Laser Genesis and Fraxel treatments?
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Sharon at RealSelf
August 24, 2010

Good question, rebecca. I've asked the doctors who post on RealSelf to provide a response here.

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