| Laser hair removal side effects are minimal | | | | Reports indicate however that these complications |
| according to studies and medical reports. This is | | | | are quite rare. There is one significant factor to |
| not to say there are no side effects you should | | | | keep in mind if you want to greatly minimize the |
| be aware of. There are. Your skin condition, hair | | | | risk of laser hair removal side effects. What is |
| texture, and other factors can affect laser hair | | | | that? The expertise of the laser practitioner! The |
| removal procedures. So what should you be | | | | complications mentioned above can be greatly |
| aware of? | | | | reduced by a technician who is experienced and |
| Perhaps you first considered electrolysis but | | | | has a full understanding of the fundementals of |
| decided on laser hair removal instead. Electrolysis | | | | laser hair removal. |
| is more thorough as each hair follicle is treated | | | | Here are some tips to make sure you employ a |
| individually and the results are probably more | | | | practioner who knows what they are doing: |
| permanent. However, it can be much more costly | | | | Beware of extremely low prices. As in many |
| and of course it takes longer than laser hair | | | | areas of life, you get what you pay for. Laser |
| removal which sweeps a wider area of skin at a | | | | equipment is expensive and a responsible clinic will |
| time and treats a large number of hair follicles in | | | | charge accordingly to see a return on their |
| one session. | | | | investment. You are probably advised to go to a |
| You may experience laser hair removal side | | | | dermatologist or even a plastic surgeon, at least |
| effects if your skin is darker and your hair lighter. | | | | someone with medical qualifications you can |
| Blisters can appear, but they can be treated and | | | | examine. Going to a person who is inexperienced |
| disappear over time. Generally speaking however, | | | | can result in long lasting laser hair removal side |
| there is a surprisingly low incidence of laser hair | | | | effects and skin damage. |
| removal side effects according to studies and | | | | Be sure to have a test patch first. Laser hair |
| statistical reports. | | | | removal doesn't work on everyone. Also check to |
| In the UK, the City Hospital in Birmingham | | | | see if the clinic provides this free. Other things |
| reported a higher incidence of pigmentary | | | | you may want to ask before signing a treatment |
| alterations, up to 19 percent in fact, when | | | | contract are: |
| shorter-wave length lasers were used to treat | | | | What kind of laser is used and for how long has |
| hair on darker skin. This decreased to between 2 | | | | the clinic been using this particular equipment? |
| and 3% however with the Nd:Yag laser. There | | | | What is the name of the medical practitioner who |
| were no long term laser hair removal side effects | | | | will oversee the procedure and what are his/her |
| or scarring however. Evidently, longer wavelength | | | | qualifications? How many clients has the clinic |
| laser devices reduced the risk of side effects on | | | | treated for laser hair removal to date? |
| darker skin. | | | | You may then wish to arrange a consultation and |
| In another report, the Department of | | | | actually speak to the person who will be carrying |
| Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New | | | | out the treatment. Make sure they are relaxed |
| York, observed that laser hair removal side | | | | with you and give you confidence. Ask questions |
| effects can include scarring and changes to the | | | | on side effects, possible pain levels, etc. and |
| pigmentation of the skin, making it appear either | | | | satisfy yourself before making a decision. |
| lighter or darker. Additionally, a condition known as | | | | There is no doubt that laser technology has |
| Reticulate Erythema can develop from repeated | | | | progressed rapidly. It is reasonable to state that |
| hair removal sessions. This causes a long lasting | | | | laser hair removal side effects are now minimal. |
| redness of the skin resembling a net or web-like | | | | However, there can be side effects, and for this |
| pattern. | | | | reason it is essential to go to a qualified medical |
| The report also mentioned the risk of Uveitis, an | | | | practitioner who has experience and who will |
| inflammation of the uveal tract, which lines the | | | | know how to treat your particular case. Research |
| inside of the eye behind the cornea. This may | | | | thoroughly on the internet, and through word of |
| occur if eyebrow hair is treated and there seems | | | | mouth with friends who may have had the |
| to be a higher prevalence when longer wavelength | | | | treatment before you sign on the dotted line for |
| laser systems are used. | | | | a series of sessions. |