Anyone have a severe allergic reaction after laser hair removal?

On Monday I had my first session of laser hair removal on my chin. After the lasering they applied a thin coat of copper cream to the area and sent me on my way. Well here I am several days later (still) with a severe allergic reaction, I think to the copper cream. I am allergic to nickle (like in earrings) so it makes a bit of sense but this is terrible. It itches like crazy, swollen, looks horrible, ugh. I was worried about burns but the doc said its definitely an allergy rash, gave me a shot and a steroid pack and sent me on my way. I'm just wondering if anyone else had this problem? FYI - I AM going to continue lasering, rash or no rash this hair has got to GO, but I'm skipping the copper from now on, to see if that helps.

never had laser myself its on my things to do list

I have had it done twice now and have had a bad reaction both times.  Red swollen adn very itchy...And my derm doesnt use and copper cream.  Mine also was not burned but a bad reaction to the heat from the laser.

Wow interesting, thanks for the reply. I am going to try it without any creams and keep myself iced afterwards for 24 hours to try to minimize the reaction. I hate to say it, but it was worth every second, the results are AMAZING.

I have had laser done 5 times and the first time I got extreme edema in my chin.  The good news is it got better each time.  BTW, While the results are good don't expect it to necessarily last.  I need to go back in for another round of treatment because the hair comes back within a year, albeit lighter than before. Michelle

I have had several treatments.  Mine are done at a plastic surgeon's office with a Candela laser.  I love the results.  Afterward if I want it they put on a little aloe, but usually I don't need anything.  Maybe they could try just plain aloe?  Good luck! Lisa