Important Information About Laser Hair Reduction Complications
It appears that the laser profession and removal of hair by laser market are tending to be driven by economic factors, with minimum importance given to medical studies. So what should you be aware of about possible laser hair removal risks? This article gives you the insight you need.
Scarring of the Skin
Laser scarring has been the most feared laser hair removal consequence but thanks to the effective technology of Q switched and pulsed lasers, the likelihood of scarring is now minimal.
Hyper Pigmentation
Whichever the type of laser that is used, there may be hyper pigmentation of skin after treatment with lasers. In this reaction the skin becomes darker because of increased pigment deposition. Usually tanned skin is more likely to develop this. The good thing is that it can be easily treated with the use of bleaching creams and is only temporary.
Hypo Pigmentation
Lightening of the surface of the skin, or hypo pigmentation, can occur, especially in tanned skin types and where there are many exposures to laser treatment. It normally is only temporary; permanent hypo pigmentation is almost unknown. This side effect is mostly experienced with use of alexandrite, Q-switched ruby and Nd:YAG lasers.
Reddening of the Skin
The surface of the skin may be briefly reddened after repeated laser exposure. It is one of the minor laser hair removal side effects. Efficient cooling and the use of appropriate exposure time during the procedure minimizes this side effect.
Skin Blisters
With the introduction of new and efficient cooling equipment, blistering has been pretty much eliminated as a consequence effect of laser hair removal. Tissue cooling can be carried out through a contact chill tip or freezing spray to protect the surface of the skin. These measures serve to protect the skin from over heating.
The Risk of Eye Damage
Laser eye safety is critically important during any procedure involving lasers. To safeguard yourself from any damage to your eyes, wavelength-specific laser safety eye protection gear must be worn by both operators and patients.
Tattoo Darkening
If the patient has tattoos in the area of skin being treated, you should be aware that darkening is sometimes experienced and discuss this with your medical professional before undergoing laser treatment.
Post Operative Crusting
10% of patients treated for removal of hair by laser with long-pulsed ruby and alexandrite lasers may develop crusting. This is usually because of repeatedly over treating an area of skin with laser. When this occurs, appropriate post treatment care is highly recommended in order to avoid further side effects.
Wound Infection
Wound infection is infrequent after laser treatment. In the rare circumstances that any wounds are to be seen on the surface of the skin after removal of hair by laser, infection can be prevented with antibiotic and anti viral creams.
How Concerned Should You Be?
removal of hair by laser is an critically safe procedure; the side effect we have described are very infrequent. To keep yourself as safeguarded as possible, always use a reputable laser hair clinic with a medical professional you can trust, and you will most likely encounter no laser hair removal side effects at all!
Ingrid Preube
removal of hair by laser
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