Where do burns most frequently occur?
There are some body parts that are more likely to burn during laser therapy, just as specific body parts are more likely to ache during laser therapy.
Fowler claims that areas with thinner skin are more susceptible to side effects. This includes the neck, face, and region under the bikini.
Burns also seem to occur more frequently on areas of the body that have a tan.
“The majority of the burns I have seen have been on the legs,” says Todd Minars, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Minars Dermatology.
“The patient is more prone to burn if they are not identified and the practitioner doesn’t modify the energy settings. Sometimes the procedure needs to be stopped.
A burn that occurs after laser hair removal could be red, blistering, bloated, and shaped like the laser applicator device’s tip.
Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green notes that the initial hours or days following a burn are frequently when symptoms are at their worst.
She recommends getting a medical expert to examine it in order to assess the severity of a burn based on its depth and the overall area of afflicted skin.
Additional signs of a burn include:
- crusting
- post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- peeling
- changes in skin color, such as the skin turning white or charred