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Burn Marks On The Armpits After Waxing. Can I Go For Laser Treatment?

hello there. i have a physical problem that im very self conscious of.. two years ago, i waxed my armpits at a beauty salon. I ended up with a burn mark on both sides..as the redness went away, it became brownish, much darker than my actual skintone..now, two years later, it s still there and im still very self conscious about it. I dont know what to do, how to heal it ..? should i do a laser treatment? i have no idea how to heal them , and how to get rid of the discoloration..i really really hope you can help me..i really need to solve this problem once and for all because it has been bothering me for too long .... thank you so much ..
Thu, 26 Jul 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
You are facing a bothersome condition with your skin discoloration for 2 years and you need to solve this problem permanently...
Do not be upset, removal of pigmentation is possible,
LASER treatment will be the perfect one for you.
Please, visit a dermatologist to select a perfect laser for you.
With regards,
Dr. M M Mahmud (drmstq@yahoo.com)
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Dermatologist Dr. Puvvula Kishore Kumar's  Response
Hi...dear user..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Blackness due to PPI...Post Pigmented Inflammation..,
So first treat the inflammation...,
use Skin lightening creams..,
LASER therapy is last resort..,
thanQ
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Burn Marks On The Armpits After Waxing. Can I Go For Laser Treatment?

Hi,, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. You are facing a bothersome condition with your skin discoloration for 2 years and you need to solve this problem permanently... Do not be upset, removal of pigmentation is possible, LASER treatment will be the perfect one for you. Please, visit a dermatologist to select a perfect laser for you. With regards, Dr. M M Mahmud (drmstq@yahoo.com)