Laser hair removal side effects and how to prevent them is the subject we are going to talk about. But before that, I want to tell you first that actually laser hair removing is safe enough and don't be scared by the title. We can completely prevent and handle the side effects if we do some homework first.
Blow are some common laser hair removal side effects:
- There can be laser marks and burnings on the skin;
- Since the anesthesia often required, the improper use of it may be a side effect;
- Some medicines can lessen the effect from the treatment, or cause side effects (consult with your doctor);
- Skin discoloration: can be of two types - hypo (whiting) and hyper (darkening) pigmentation.
The last side effects is the worst usually; although it is not permanent, yet if occur on a visible area can bring embarrassment to the person.
So what are the causes of those side effects?
- The personnel who do the work are not properly trained or inexperienced;
- The wrong laser type used;
- The patient is not inclined to be responsible for pre treatment activities and do things that may negatively affect their health and the result of the treatment.
How to prevent laser hair removal side effects?
First of all, you should go to the right place. You can choose the clinic that is either branded (needs more money), or experienced (usually equals branded, not always though), or properly trained, or at least honest in treating patients (the cheapest one among good clinics).
Try to find the customer's reviews of different clinics online and you will be done! It is really helpful to find someone's experience to avoid committing own mistakes.
Then, make sure your skin characteristics are suitable for treatment. If your skin tone/hair color contrast is not very high, you may want to re-examine if laser hair removal is for you.
Those with tanned skin should wait until the tan fades before undergoing laser hair removal treatments. The tanned skin is more likely to burn and cause blisters.
At last, there are some creams and lotions that can be applied to help prepare skin for treatments as well as help it to recover post-treatment.
As I said that laser hair removal side effects are now minimal. However, there can be side effects, and for this reason it is essential to go to a qualified medical practitioner who has experience and who will know how to treat your particular case.
