I’m very happy to see these results as well. My only apprehension however, is that in each individual case, mileage can and very well may vary. not all cases resolve so nicely.
Has anyone heard of trying Red Light Therapy on your Hypopigmented spots? I’ve done some research online and it seems to have helped some people but I’m hearing mixed reviews from other people. If yes, any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Just started exposing my naked legs to the sun for a few minutes to the natural UV light outside without sunscreen for 5 minutes. Praying for a miracle!
Hello Dear, I opened this thread, i tried this treatment. It’s doesn’t help. My stains only disappeared over time, it took about a year and a half. Every 3 or 4 months would gradually disappear smoothly. What finally helped me was a trip to Greece with sun and sea - after the trip the spots were almost gone. Hope your marks will disappear very quickly and understand how you feel now. I went through nightmares.
25 days since my burn incident and I’m noticing improvements on the hyperpigmentation on my legs as they getting lighter and blending with my skin color. For my arms I have hypopigmented spots that are slowly getting smaller. I’ve been moisturizing my skin with fragrance free moisturizers, aloe Vera gel, coconut oil, and other essential oils including lavender, frankincense and rose. For the white spots I’m trying natural treatments for vitiligo I read about online like mixture of mustard oil and turmeric as well applying fresh ginger root twice a day. I’ve also been sitting by a window to get some indirect sunlight when it’s sunny.
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Hi ladies! I thought I’d give you all a little update from the last time I posted on here. I began exposing my legs to direct sunlight without any sunscreen for 20-30 minutes a day for about 3-4 days worth, and have noticed that the natural sunlight might be having an impact on my marks and the pigment may be coming back to life! I’m European so I have naturally tanned skin so I tan easily (get red at first and then brown) so the spots are obviously lighter than its surroundings. Keep in mind, this incident happened to me 8 months ago so I waited a very long time to expose them to the sun. So do NOT try this if this if it is fresh for you!
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Here’s a picture of them during the day in the sunlight. There’s hope for all of us! I promise it will get better. The beginning is the hardest and tough to cope with but there’s definitely a light at the end of the tunnel!
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Thanks for this update! Many readers will be glad to see your progress!
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I agree with the advice above
Hi there. I had laser Burns due to an IPL laser on July 2nd. We did roughly 10 red light treatments after the fact and now I have white marks. It’s not quite been 3 months but I’m scared these are permanent. How can I stimulate pigment? What kind of recovery can I expect? Will it be like this forever?! I keep being told it will blend. This is my bar shoulder. About 7 weeks from the burns
I’m looking at the pictures, and I dont think that’s going to blend but the tips already inthis thread do give reason to hope . I’d do what they did… I’m also wondering what kind of treatment lead to this. It;s very random squares. Are these areas that perhaps got pulsed more than once by a laser technician? I ask because it looks like the technician pulses 4 or 5 places on the arm and said “ok that’s good” . I should also specify, I am in no way knowledgeable about laser results. Nora perhaps could lend some expertise here.
Some info regarding Burn by Laser or IPL, Prevention & How to look after yourself => https://beauty-electrolysis-laser.blogspot.com/2019/10/burn-by-laser-or-ipl-post-treatment.html
Thank you Nora.
My pleasure Seana
I’m sorry this happened! The practitioner should offer a visit to a cosmetic dermatologist for mitigation. That will fade in time with proper treatment. You can use silicone sheets and gel to help now, and you may benefit from red light therapy or UV therapy under a professional’s care.
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I wanted to give an update. I went to my dermatologist at the beginning of October, the 6th specifically, and they put me on a regimine of retinol and moisturizing scar Serica topical. I started the regimine that night, with retinol once a day and the scar moisturizer twice a day (or more). I’ve also been rubbing fresh ginger on it as I have read that might help. I took these pictures on November 30th. I’m still trying to stay hopeful. I have a follow up appointment in January.
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So this is what they look like roughly 4 1/2 months after the laser burns.
As a whole, how long did it take for yours to clear up?
Thanks for this update! In the earlier image, it seemed that your skin was more tan. Is that an effect of the lighting, or are you more pale in the uninjured areas?
Obviously being more pale will reduce the visibility of the damage as it heals.
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I definitely think I was tan in the first picture! I definitely have been staying out of the sun completely since all of this went down period and now that winter’s hit I don’t plan on going out in the sun. I’m hoping that means little blend? That’s what the burn nurse keeps telling me that it will blend. Is that usually what happens?
Yes, over time the tone will continue to even out. You might discuss red light therapy with them.
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