Will the discoloration and scars be affected?

I have discoloration & scars caused by ingrown hairs. How will the laser affect those areas? Make it worse? Clear or lighten?

Answers from doctors (3)


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Feb 11, 2011

Shouldn't have any effect on the darker areas.
David A. Engleman M.D.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Shouldn't have any effect on the darker areas.
David A. Engleman M.D.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Esta Kronberg, M.D.

Published on Feb 09, 2011

The hair removal laser won't cause discolorations. you can treat prior discolorations with AHAs between hair laser treatments.

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Answered by Esta Kronberg, M.D.

The hair removal laser won't cause discolorations. you can treat prior discolorations with AHAs between hair laser treatments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Feb 09, 2011

Because the laser hair removal will permanently remove the hair, the
discoloration should slowly fade and not return. If you have indented
scars (pock marks) as well, the laser will not help with these.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

Because the laser hair removal will permanently remove the hair, the
discoloration should slowly fade and not return. If you have indented
scars (pock marks) as well, the laser will not help with these.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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