Laser hair removal risks

With the advent of laser hair removal new concept won the desire of many women and is attracting more and more attention from men. This new method, unlike traditional reaches the final result, but not always justify the expectation awaited. Experts insist that if hair removal should be performed by experienced and trained professionals who pre-warn you of some of the expected risks.

In principle, "the greatest risk of the laser - burns and skin color changes, that is, may appear dark or bright spots (hyper or hypopigmentation)," says Sofia Ruiz del Cueto, a member of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (Sema).

Besides these possible side effects, there may be some extreme reaction to any anesthetic used for some patients to reduce the discomfort of epilation. Juan Ruiz Alconera of Medical Corporation hair, explains that "sometimes the potential risks associated with the use of large areas of anesthetic reaching the blood, but it happens very rarely."

Laser hair removal risks

What is interesting, it is described as methemoglobinemia, a condition where the hemoglobin loses its ability to carry oxygen to the tissues. It may be hereditary or caused by toxic substances such as anesthetics containing lidocaine, benzocaine, prilocaine.

Journal "Clinical Medicine" for July 2008 reported the case of 23-year-old woman who after applying anesthetic cream on your feet after a session of laser hair removal, began to show very specific symptoms of methemoglobinemia: dizziness, drowsiness, slurred and slow speech.

The same thing happened recently with the 30-year-old man who used an anesthetic cream before waxing. After the victim began to make strange noises, convulsing and there was blue skin (a common symptom in these cases). I had to deliver it to the hospital for proper treatment, wrote about it on his blog Dr. Julio Bonis, family doctor from Madrid.

So prior to laser hair removal should carefully examine the institution where you are going to do it. Many salon laser hair removal relates to quality interiors specialists out there who know their business.
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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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