Laser hair removal has been a popular procedure in removing unwanted hair. This procedure limits hair growth, which saves you from the constant waxing, tweezing and shaving.
However, popular it may be, but laser hair removal procedures still entail risks that one must take into account, before having this kind of procedure. Risks come about in laser hair removal procedures when proper guidelines and handling are not strictly followed.
Below are two of the most severe laser hair removal risks that you may encounter. These conditions may have a permanent effect on your skin.
Changes in skin tone: One of the common laser hair removal risks is the potential change in skin pigment. A patient’s skin may either darken or lighten due to the increase or decrease in melanin production.
Individuals who have darker skin are not encouraged to have a laser hair removal treatment, for they might encounter hypopigmentation. The affected skin may lighten, and the effect may not be reversed. This is because the heat is absorbed by the skin, rather than the hair, thus it decreases the skin’s production of melanin causing the skin to have a lighter tone.
Individuals who have a lighter skin might encounter hyperpigmentation. This is similar to the effect of getting sunburned. Unlike hypopigmentation, this effect may be reversed.
Skin burns: Your skin may be burned due to malpractice or lack of knowledge and experience in handling laser devices on the part of the technician.
On the other hand, those who have darker skins who would still pursue this kind of treatment may give themselves the risk of burning their skin. The laser beam focuses on melanin. Since a darker skin has more melanin, more heat will be absorbed, thus causing skin burns on the affected area.
Before engaging yourself into a laser hair removal treatment, make sure you are the right candidate for this procedure, so that you can stay away from encountering these possible risks. Do not settle for less and look for doctors and technicians with a laser hair removal certification that can provide you with your desired outcome.
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