Vital Information About Removal Of Hair By Laser Side Effects
It seems that the laser market and laser hair removal market are tending to be driven by economic factors, with minimum importance given to rigorous medical studies. So what information must you be aware of about possible laser hair removal risks? This article gives you the information you need.
Scarring of the Surface of the Skin
The scariest concern most people have about laser hair removal is whether there is a risk of any permanent scarring to the skin. The good thing is that with today’s new equipment, scarring is now very rarely experienced as a side effect of laser hair removal.
Reddening
The skin may be briefly reddened after significant laser exposure. It is one of the minor side effects of laser hair removal. Effective cooling and the use of appropriate exposure time during the treatment minimizes this side effect.
Blistering of the Surface of the Skin
With the development of new and efficient cooling equipment, blistering has been mostly eliminated as a side effect of laser hair removal. Tissue cooling can be done through a contact chill tip or ice-like spray to cool the skin. These measures serve to cool the skin from over heating.
Hyper Pigmentation
Whichever the type of laser used, there may be hyper pigmentation of skin after applying lasers. In this side effect the skin becomes darker because of increased pigment deposition. Usually darker skin has a greater chance to suffer from this. The good thing is that it can be easily treated with the use of bleaching materials and fades quickly.
Skin Lightening
Lightening of the skin, or hypo pigmentation, can be experienced, especially in darker skin types and where there are a large number of exposures to laser therapy. It normally fades quickly; permanent hypo pigmentation is rarely documented. This side effect is mostly experienced with use of alexandrite, Q-switched ruby and Nd:YAG lasers.
Post Operative Crusting
10% of customers treated for laser hair removal with long-pulsed ruby and alexandrite lasers may suffer from crusting. This is often because of repeatedly over treating an area with laser. For these customers, appropriate postoperative care is strongly recommended in order to avoid further side effects.
Wound Infection
Wound infection is uncommon after laser therapy. In the unlikely event that any wounds are to be seen on the skin after laser hair removal, infection can be avoided with antibiotic and anti viral materials.
The Risk of Eye Damage
Laser eye safety is crucially important during any treatment involving lasers. To safeguard yourself from any damage to the eyes, wavelength-specific laser safety eyewear must be worn by both operators and customers.
Tattoo Darkening
If there are tattoos in the area being treated, you must be aware that darkening may happen and discuss this with your medical practitioner before undergoing laser therapy.
In Closing
Assuming that you choose a professional laser hair removal clinic, then in the hands of a fully trained medical practitioner with all the necessary safety precautions you will most likely not experience any of the above side effects of laser hair removal.
Ingrid Preube