Hi, I went to see my dermatologist the other day and he noticed that I have scars or small freckle type marks on my upper lip where I was poked. I didn't notice until he mentioned something, but will this go away ever? Should I keep getting zapped?

Chrissi

they will go away after a week or two, depending on how fast your body heals.

Bring it to your electrolysist's attention.

if they haven't gone away by now, they never will & ya that means your electrologist is incompetent.

I have them all over my face from electrolysis. If you only just noticed them they might even be mild enough that a dermatologist could lessen them or remove them completely with some kind of peel or laser removal like they do for acne scars? Also, any skin therapy that helps to build collagen can help mend that tissue.

Quote from: Icephoenyx on February 19, 2010, 05:20:17 PM
Hi, I went to see my dermatologist the other day and he noticed that I have scars or small freckle type marks on my upper lip where I was poked. I didn't notice until he mentioned something, but will this go away ever? Should I keep getting zapped?

Chrissi

I have some tiny little scars too, and I think it's from the electrologist using too much power to zap those hairs.  Did your dermatologist recommend any treatments?  They would be the people to ask if there is anything to do about it.  I've heard some girls have luck with microdermabrasion or laser resurfacing.  But, I'm not sure how much they can do to be honest. 

Also, the scars will fade with time. 

To echo Natasha's remarks, I would recommend getting a new electrologist.  You could say to her that you think the voltage is too high, but in my experience very few operators listen to suggestions of their clients and figure they don't know what they are talking about.  I know that sounds like a generalization, but after having been to several operators, they were all like that.