Rarely, laser hair removal can cause blisters, crusting, scarring, or other changes in skin texture. Other rare side effects include greying of treated hair or excessive hair growth around treated areas, especially on darker skin. Laser hair removal may cause temporary irritation. You may also notice slight redness and swelling in the treated area.
These are usually the same effects you might notice after other types of hair removal, such as waxing. The laser hair removal process isn't usually painful, but the skin may ache or feel sensitive afterward. The side effects of laser hair removal can also include irritation, changes in skin color, crusting, and more. The long-term effects of laser therapy, including the possibility of an increased risk of cancer, have not been studied.
Some researchers have observed changes in atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) after laser hair removal. Therefore, they recommend that care be taken when using cosmetic laser therapy in people with a personal or family history of skin cancer or atypical moles, until further research determines whether these changes may be malignant or not. As an expert in the field of laser hair removal, I can tell you that it is a safe procedure when done by a qualified and experienced professional. It can provide long-term results for those looking for permanent solutions to unwanted body or facial hair. However, it's important to be aware of potential side effects such as pain and discomfort as well as reddening of the skin that may last for some time. The laser hair removal process isn't usually painful but it can cause temporary irritation and slight redness and swelling in the treated area.
These are usually the same effects you might notice after other types of hair removal such as waxing. Rarely, it can cause blisters, crusting, scarring, or other changes in skin texture. Other rare side effects include greying of treated hair or excessive hair growth around treated areas, especially on darker skin. The long-term effects of laser therapy, including the possibility of an increased risk of cancer, have not been studied yet. Some researchers have observed changes in atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) after laser hair removal. Therefore, they recommend that care be taken when using cosmetic laser therapy in people with a personal or family history of skin cancer or atypical moles until further research determines whether these changes may be malignant or not. People with blonde, reddish, or gray hair may not notice much change as laser lights are attracted to dark hair and are often unsuccessful on light hair. The cost of laser hair removal depends on the area of the body being treated and the number of treatments needed.
Your doctor may recommend other options since laser hair removal usually requires several sessions that should not be done during pregnancy. In conclusion, laser hair removal is a safe procedure when done by an experienced professional and it can provide long-term results for those looking for permanent solutions to unwanted body or facial hair. However, it's important to be aware of potential side effects such as pain and discomfort as well as reddening of the skin that may last for some time.
