Laser hair removal risks

Laser hair removal risks

What are the risks of laser hair removal procedure?

Various reasons may be the fault of adverse effects when using laser: the hair with a small amount of melanin, the dark or covered with tan skin, photo sensitizing drugs sensitive areas .... they can cause severe inflammatory reactions, burns,skin pigmentation: white or dark spots, this is especially characteristic for dark skin, brown (after burns), gnarled peeling and pigmentary violations can occur in a few weeks because of ignoring the presence of contraindications or poorly adapted during the sessions of laser hair removal therapy parameters. If you notice any of these symptoms, notify your doctor.

Sometimes, when processed hair thick, formed around the hair red spots. Redness should disappear very quickly, it is a sign of the effectiveness of laser hair removal.

In all cases where professional doctors  configure equipment for hair removal according to your features, no burning does not happen, professionals: that is, they fully take into account the possible contraindications, considering your skin type and your hair and carry out a preliminary session on a small hidden area, it concerns the dark and dark skin.

Laser hair removal risks

The risk of cancer:

Until today, there was not a single case of cancer of the skin by using a laser, since the appearance of skin cancer contribute to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, while the flash lamp and laser used a red light and infra-red rays, which in themselves are not the cause of cancers.

Risk areas?

Some areas are entirely suitable for laser hair removal treatments, but they are more sensitive than others, it is among others of the genital organs, neck and inner thigh.
It should be noted that the tattooed area or areas to avoid permanent makeup of skin melanin, which has undergone a change at that location. Moles, birthmarks or nevi are prohibited for laser hair removal, given the risks that they pose, and in any case should be under medical supervision.
To avoid any risk, here is a list of contraindications to laser hair removal.

Inflamed skin, for various reasons:

Herpes in the stage of inflammation in the treated area
People affected by attacks of urticaria in contact with heat or cold
Adoption of Roaccutane (isotretinoin treatment for severe acne) in the previous 6 months
Adoption of photosensitizing drugs
Adoption of B-carotene
A recent application of suntan
A recent sunburn or exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light
Pregnant women, as a precaution

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