Ever had laser hair removal and noticed those pesky little black dots afterwards? Don’t freak out! They are just tiny scabs that form where the intense pulse light from the Lasers destroys your hair follicles. It is a symptom that says your skin is hurt!
The intense pulse laser light targets melanin in your hair root. Melanin gives your hair the color. When intense light heats and messes with melanin the capacity of your follicles to resume hair growth gets damaged. When the technique of using the IPL device is right, your skin is safe from damage. Conversely, if laser gets close it hurts skin surface possibly causing the black dots.
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Generally, you find blisters or scabs forming over the skin when it burns. The scabs actually protect the underlying tissue wound for quick healing. Similarly, the black dots you see after a laser treatment is your skin’s way of defending itself from further damage while it is in a repair mode.
What are the symptoms to feel worried?
Don’t worry about the black dots too much. They are usually just a normal part of healing after laser hair removal. But here is a heads up:
- Size matters: If you find big black dots in larger amount, it means your skin is undergoing a strong reaction. This can be due to your skin type, the laser setting you used and even a little negligence in after-care routine.
- Pain level: After laser treatment your skin feels swollen, red or itchy but it vanishes soon. If the condition persists it can be a sign of a more serious skin reaction or an infection.
- Infection: Infections are pretty rare after laser hair removal, but keep an eye especially when the area has scrapes or cracks. If you feel the area warm or have a fever there are chances of pus formations.
Talk to your dermatologist if you are worried about the black dots. They can check you out and recommend what to do in such situations.
So, what can you do to help your skin heal and minimize the appearance of black dots?
After-laser treatment sessions, you will be instructed to avoid sun exposure for some days because your skin has become too sensitive to avert UV rays. Make sure to use gentle cleanser or body wash. Remember to apply a topical ointment or cream as prescribed.
The laser treatment can be tough on your skin, so the healing process can some time. If you see black dots on the treated spots avoid picking or this can lead to scarring. On the other hand, apply cool compress two to three times in a day to reduce the inflammation in the treated area and lessen the discomfort.
Keeping yourself hydrated is essential for bodily function but did you know it even helps to quicken the healing process after laser treatment.
Remember, the black dots are usually temporary and harmless. You should be able to get rid of them in a few weeks. If the condition persists, just talk to your dermatologist.
