Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Treating the Side Effects of Laser Hair Removal

The human body is a natural and one of the most beautiful creations in the world. However in recent times many people have found a need to enhance the external appearance of the human body. Some individuals are not satisfied by the way they look and so they go in for cosmetic treatments and other corrective measures. Most of the treatments are medical procedures. As is the case with most medical procedures individuals who go in for these procedures have to contend with a number of side effects and reactions arising from the treatments.

One very popular cosmetic appearance enhancer has been the use of laser treatments to get rid of unwanted body hair. This procedure is used by people who want to get rid of excess hair on their arms, legs, chest, back and other parts of their body. The use of laser treatment for hair removal has increased over the past 5 years.

Laser treatment is basically the use of intense beams of infra red light in order to eliminate hair growing follicles and thereby stopping hair growth. This procedure is quite an effective one, with a growing number of people who are availing of this treatment proof to its popularity. However this laser hair removal treatment has quite a few side effects and we will be discussing how to treat these side effects in this article.

One of the most common side effects is redness and the appearance of dark red blotches on the skin. This is due to the use of the intense beam of light used in the treatment. The amount of heat generated during the procedure causes some parts of the skin to burn and these are the causes of the red spots. The best way to treat these spots is to apply a solution of Aloe Vera to the affected area. An ice pack is also a very good way to alleviate the spots.

There are also people who feel a pain on the treated areas after the treatment has been completed. This is again due to the various levels of heat used during the process. Simple painkillers will do the job of eliminating the pain. Numbing the area with repeated use of ice is also another very effective home remedy and one whose effects are guaranteed.

Blisters are also a common side effect during laser treatments for hair removal and the blistered skin should be treated with anti-septic and anti-burn creams. The use of these creams is sure to help and the blisters also heal within a very short time. The important thing to do in case of blisters is to cool the tissue. Thus some tissue cooling sprays or cryogen sprays are sure to do the job effectively.

Precaution is better than cure and it is infinitely better to consult a dermatologist before going in for a course of laser treatment for hair removal. The dermatologist is sure to provide a studied opinion about the tone and health of the individual's skin and will advise the individual on whether laser hair removal treatment is indeed the best option for him.








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