Laser hair removal is just like other medical treatments, it carries the risk of possible side effects. The side effects of Laser hair removal can be temporary or permanent.
A temporary side effect can last anywhere from a day to several months. After laser hair removals, the temporary side effects that can be experienced include pain, swelling, blistering, redness and hyperpigmentation.
During the treatment process, the feeling of pain can be reduction by the use of a local anesthetic. For the days following the procedure, the pain can be improve through the use of over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication.
Swelling normally happens near, or at the area that was treated for hair removal. This side effect may or may not be particularly bothersome, Topical treatments, such as creams or ointments, generally relieve the swelling
Redness can be treated with a topical cream or ointment. This side effect usually resembles mild sunburn.
Blistering can be a very painful and noticeable side effect of laser treatment. If you do not feel comfortable being seen if have blisters, it is best to schedule your treatments at a time when it will minimize your exposure to other people.
Hyperpigmentation - temporary darkening of the skin of the treated area. Normally, this temporary side affect of laser hair removal will disappear on its own. The area affected by hyperpigmentation can be covered with makeup.
If you've decide to have laser hair removal, you must be prepared to accept the risks of permanent side effects, these include scarring, skin discoloration and burns.
Scarring, mostly occurs by experiencing accidental over treatment. It is very important to make sure that your treatments are being done by a qualified, experienced professional technician.
Skin discoloration occur, it is generally a permanent lightning of the skin in the area that was treated. The wavelengths of the laser beam are made to attack the dark pigmentation in the hair follicle. This side effect can be emotionally damaging, although it is not painful.
Burns are a very rare occurrence, and they usually are caused by an inexperienced, less qualified technician.
In my opinion, if you go to a trustworthy clinic, you should be in safe. The technology has progressed to the extent that it is very safe, as long as the technician is qualified & trained properly.
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