Consequenses of Numerous Laser Hair Removal Treatments
Laser hair removal treatments work best on those with fair skin and dark hair. Ask your doctor if you are a good candidate for laser hair removal. Laser hair removal works by the laser focusing on the hair follicle. Side effects of laser hair removal are generally caused when the laser is partially absorbed by the surrounding skin. Does this Spark an idea?
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Risks
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Laser hair treatment requires several sessions to achieve permanent hair loss and reduction. One laser hair removal treatment will not yield permanent results. The number of sessions needed to achieve results vary from person to person. There are several possible side effects associated with laser hair removal. Make sure you discusses all the side effects with your doctor. Most of the side effects are temporary although some are permanent. Some of the side effects may increase with treatment frequency.
Mild Side Effects
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Mild side effects may occur after laser hair removal sessions. It is common to experience redness, swelling and pain after your sessions. Your doctor can help you with the pain by prescribing pain medicine. Your doctor can also give you cream to help with the swelling. You may also experience blistering. These side effects typically go away after a few days. The embarrassment and suffering caused by temporary side effects will depend on where you are having treatments.
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Hyperpigmentation
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Hyperpigmentation is a temporary side effect. Skin of darker color or tanned skin is more prone to this side effect. Hyperpigmentation is when the lasers increase the pigmentation production leading to skin darkening. You can use skin bleachers if you wish, but the color will fade on its own.
Hypopigmentation
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Hypopigmentation is the opposite of hyperpigmentation. It is when the laser get partially absorbed into the skin and cause decreased pigmentation. If you have dark or tan skin you are again at a higher risk level. Unlike hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation can be a permanent side effect.
Burns
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Burns are usually the sign that the procedure was done incorrectly. On rare occasions, skin may get so burned that permanent scars appear on the skin treated. Make sure to check the qualifications of your doctor to reduce your risk of side effects after multiple treatments.
Lower Your Risks
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To lower your risks of side effects make sure to wear sunblock and avoid tanning before your laser hair removal sessions. By darkening your skin you run more of a risk of the laser being absorbed into your skin. Do not pluck or wax the area you intend to laser for several weeks prior to your session. Make sure the area being treated is clean.
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