Laser Hair Removal Risks - What You Need to Consider
by Caleb Liu

The idea of having a laser beam directly on your body can be scary, and it should be. Even though the process of laser hair removal is very effective and painless there are plenty of risks associated with it. You need to be aware of these risks so that you can make an informed decision about the process being right for you or not. Many people find they like it better than waxing or electrolysis due to the pain factor they carry.

With laser hair removal you will only feel a tingling sensation.
You can have a laser hair removal session in under an hour, but it depends on the amount of hair you have. There is no recovery period that takes place so you can conveniently leave the clinic and go right back to your daily schedule. Lasers should not result in any damage to the skin.

However some people experience a type of allergic reaction to the laser hair removal procedure. Common symptoms of this include redness, itching, swelling, and even blisters forming. They generally go away within a couple of days though as they are the result of the skin becoming irritated. Pupura may result as well which is a change in color pigment of the skin. It may be permanent or temporary.

If the equipment used is not up to date or the technician performing the laser hair removal isn't skilled in it, permanent damage can occur. This can include scarring, scabbing, and the skin becoming discolored. You need to ask during your consultation about the qualifications of the person who will be performing the procedure as well as the equipment they will be using to do it.

It is also important to realize that laser hair removal only works well on light colored hair and skin. It can cause severe pigment damage to darker colors of skin. You don't want to pay for the procedure to find out it isn't going to work well removing red or dark colored hairs. Even if the laser hair removal is a success you may need more than on procedure to get the results you are after.

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