It seems that the laser industry and laser hair removal treatment market in general are being driven by economic factors, with little air space given to medical studies. So what information must you be aware of about possible Side Effects Of Laser Hair Removal? This article gives you the knowledge you need.
Scarring of the Surface of the Skin
Skin scaring has been the most feared side effect of laser hair removal but thanks to the modern technology of Q switched and pulsed lasers, the likelihood of scarring is now minimal.
The Risk of Eye Damage
Laser eye safety is critically important during any procedure involving lasers. To safeguard yourself from any damage to your eyes, wavelength-specific laser safety eyewear must be worn by both operators and clients.
Crusting
10% of clients treated for laser hair removal treatment with long-pulsed ruby and alexandrite lasers may suffer from crusting. This is often as a result of repeatedly over treating an area of the body with laser. For these clients, appropriate postoperative care is highly recommended in order to avoid further complications.
Wound Infection
Wound infection is uncommon after laser hair therapy. In the rare circumstances that any wounds can be seen on the skin after laser hair removal treatment, infection can be avoided with antibiotic and anti viral agents.
Skin Darkening
Whatever the type of laser employed, there may be hyper pigmentation of skin after exposure to lasers. In this side effect the skin becomes darker as a result of increased pigment deposition. Usually tanned skin is more likely to suffer from this. The good news is that it can be easily treated with the use of bleaching agents and does not last long.
Hypo Pigmentation
Lightening of the skin, or hypo pigmentation, can be experienced, especially in tanned skin types and where there are multiple exposures to laser therapy treatment. It normally does not last long; permanent hypo pigmentation is rarely documented. This complication is mostly experienced with use of alexandrite, Q-switched ruby and Nd:YAG lasers.
Reddening
The skin may be briefly reddened after continuous laser exposure. It is one of the minor Removal Of Hair By Laser. Efficient cooling and the use of proper exposure time during the procedure minimizes this complication.
Skin Blisters
With the introduction of new and efficient cooling tools, blistering has been pretty much eliminated as a side effect of laser hair removal. Tissue cooling can be performed through a contact chill tip or freezing spray to cool the skin. These measures serve to cool the skin from over heating.
Effect on Tattoos
If there are tattoos in the area of the body being treated, you must be aware that darkening may occur and discuss this with your physician before undergoing laser therapy.
How Concerned Should You Be?
Laser hair removal is an critically safe procedure; the complication we have described are very uncommon. To keep yourself as safe as possible, always use a reputable hair removal laser clinic with a physician you can trust, and you are likely to encounter no Removal Of Hair By Laser at all!
Ingrid Preube
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