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Hello,

If the laser is being directed at your chin area, then that is probably what is causing the brown spots to appear. As the laser is moved over your chin, the light passes through your skin and gets absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicles. If you're tan or have a darker skin tone, the laser gets absorbed by the pigment in the skin and doesn't reach the hair follicle, limiting the effect of the treatment and therefore can potentially damage the skin. One of the rare side effects of this procedure is brown spots on the skin. Taking all of these factors into account, if you have your heart set on permanent hair removal, electrolysis (where an electrical pulse is used to permanently stop the hair follicles from producing hair) may be a better bet than going under the laser. In some cases, bleaching creams and topical medications can be used to reduce the appearance of the brown spots. Wait a few months after completing the laser treatment before using these products. I recommend consulting with a dermatologist first to have the condition of your skin evaluated.

Sincerely,

Terry