What Are the Side Effects of Laser Hair Removal?

Quite often times, laser hair removal procedures are touted to be one of the most effective manners to remove body hair. The biggest advantage associated with the procedure is the swiftness - instead of waiting hours, the entire ordeal can be completed within minutes. The wavelength of laser beams is adjusted so that they act on the roots of the hair follicles. Unlike the other hair removal procedures, the hair growth does not resume after a certain preset time. In other words, this is one of the permanent methods of hair removal.

Now, allow me to state some disadvantages of the same procedure.

a) Localized Pain - Although the procedure is advertised to be free of pain inducing elements, localized pain can materialize on the body part within days of completion. Well, this is an extremely rare situation but these days it is found in at least two out of ten people who opt for the same. If you experience mild pains, it is better to invest on some pain relieving skin creams. Alternatively, you can try cooling the affected region with ice packs for temporary relief.

b) Localized Swelling - At times, you might realize that the treated portion of the body swells for some days. In fact, this is often experienced along with the earlier mentioned pain. Improper wavelength of the laser beam is the primary cause of these problems. We cannot blame the beautician because they work according to certain guidelines provided with the unit - they do not realize that the texture and chemical composition of the skin can vary slightly among people. Only someone who is skilled at recognizing the various skin types will be able to operate the unit effectively.

c) Change in the skin color - Well, this is another side effect that is often noticed once the procedure is completed successfully. Usually people are known to experience reddening of the skin along with the formation of blisters (which will induce even more pain into the skin). If you see blister formation on the skin surface, it is wiser to contact a skin specialist and seek the appropriate treatment options. Else, you will have to face a tough time combating the situation. It is better to remain indoors until the blisters have healed - the outside atmospheric agents will act as catalysts that will highly augment your pain and suffering in the coming days.

d) Burning of the skin - Do not believe the words stated in the advertisements. Unless properly conducted, you will be left with burns all over the treated part. This is one of the reasons, why the procedure is often not recommended to people with darker shades of skin. The laser beam is programmed to act specifically on the roots of the hair. The melanin pigment present on the hair roots will be particularly affected (read burned). Melanin is present in abundance on the skin (of dark complexioned people) too. Instead of acting on the hair follicles, the beam will act on the skin and hence will induce burns!

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