Laser Side Effects

When undergoing any medical cosmetic procedure, it's important to be aware of the entire process, including what could possibly go wrong. As lasers are widely used for a multitude of cosmetic procedures-from reducing spider veins to lightening wrinkles with skin resurfacing procedures-laser side effects are thankfully few and far between. Particularly when it comes to laser hair removal, the possible side effects are far outweighed by the smooth, hair-free results.

Possible Laser Side Effects with Laser Hair Removal

You should expect your skin to be slightly irritated directly following your laser hair removal treatment. The degree of irritation will depend on your skin's sensitivity (generally fairer skin is more prone to irritation); however, most people experience symptoms that are similar to that of sunburn. This means that the treated area's skin is usually pink and a tad swollen directly following the procedure.

This irritation generally lessens within a couple hours; the aftereffects can be so mild that some people receive laser hair removal treatments on their lunch hours and then return to work afterwards. Since the skin is sensitive following a laser treatment, it's important to stay out of the sun directly afterwards, and to wear sunscreen on the treated area for the following weeks.

People can occasionally experience more severe laser side effects such as blistering, scabbing or temporary skin pigment changes. These side effects are not common and the skin usually recovers to its prior form within a few weeks. There have been reports of scarring; however, such reports are very rare. For more information on possible laser side effects, please complete our online form at http://www.laserhairresource.com/contactus/, phone us at (866) 922-1608 or send us an email at info@laserhairresource.com.