It would appear that the laser profession and reduction of hair with laser market are tending to be driven by market forces, with minimum air space given to medical findings. So what information should you have about possible side effects of laser hair removal? This article gives you the insight you need.

Scarring
Laser scarring has been the most feared problem caused by laser hair removal but thanks to the modern technology of Q switched and pulsed lasers, the incidence of scarring is now minimal.

Hyper Pigmentation
Whichever the type of laser used, there may be hyper pigmentation of skin after applying lasers. In this reaction the skin becomes darker due to increased pigment deposition. Usually tanned skin has a greater chance to develop this. The good news is that it can be effectively treated with the use of bleaching materials and fades quickly.

Hypo Pigmentation
Lightening of the skin, or hypo pigmentation, can be experienced, mainly in tanned skin types and where there are a large number of exposures to laser procedures. It normally fades quickly; permanent hypo pigmentation is rarely documented. This problem is mostly experienced with use of alexandrite, Q-switched ruby and Nd:YAG lasers.

Injury to Eye
Laser eye safety is vitally important during any treatment involving lasers. To safeguard yourself from any damage to the eyes, wavelength-specific laser safety eye protection gear must be employed by both operators and customers.

Tattoo Darkening
If you have tattoos in the area of the body being treated, you should be aware that darkening is sometimes experienced and discuss this with your physician before undergoing laser procedures.

Crusting of the Skin
10% of customers treated for reduction of hair with laser with long-pulsed ruby and alexandrite lasers may develop crusting. This is normally due to repeatedly over treating an area of the body with laser. For these customers, appropriate post treatment care is very much recommended in order to avoid further problems.

Post-Laser Infections
Wound infection is uncommon after laser procedures. If by chance any wounds can be seen on the skin after reduction of hair with laser, infection can be avoided with antibiotic and anti viral materials.

Reddening
The skin may be briefly reddened after significant laser exposure. It is one of the minor side effects of laser hair removal. Proper cooling and the use of appropriate exposure time during the treatment minimizes this problem.
Skin Blistering
With the invention of new and efficient cooling equipment, blistering has been almost eliminated as a laser hair removal risk. Tissue cooling can be carried out through a contact chill tip or freezing spray to safeguard the skin. These measures serve to safeguard the skin from over heating.

How Concerned Should You Be?
reduction of hair with laser is an vitally safe treatment; the problem we have described are very uncommon. To keep yourself as safeguarded as possible, always use a reputable laser clinic with a physician you can trust, and you will most likely encounter no side effects of laser hair removal at all!

Ingrid Preube
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