| Laser treatment is one of the most popular methods | | | | These side effects usually occur in people who have |
| for hair removal. Although it's an expensive treatment, | | | | sensitive skin or when the treatment is applied by an |
| many people prefer this to other methods because it | | | | inexperienced person. Therefore, proper care should |
| gives guaranteed results. But before you rush out to a | | | | be taken. You should always remember a few things |
| salon, you should also be aware of the various side | | | | before going for this laser hair removal treatment and |
| effects associated with laser hair removal. | | | | to avoid the side effects. They are: |
| You may notice a few side effects after undergoing | | | | * Do your due diligence and get all the information, not |
| the treatment, although this may differ from person to | | | | only about the treatment itself but also about the salon |
| person. Some of the common side reactions of laser | | | | or clinic where you are planning to undergo the laser |
| hair removal that you may experience are: | | | | treatment. It should have a good reputation and have |
| * Redness in the area where the laser treatment is | | | | experienced staff on the payroll. You must only go to |
| applied. It may last for a week or more. This is most | | | | professionals to avoid any damage being done to your |
| common symptom observed in the bikini area and the | | | | skin by unskilled staff. |
| armpits. | | | | * Discuss everything with the clinic about your skin |
| * People who have dark skin may develop blisters. | | | | type and be sure to inform them if you have a |
| They will disappear with time, in about ten days or so. | | | | sensitive skin. * To avoid fever blister formation, |
| You must avoid touching the blisters as they can get | | | | especially on the upper lip, make sure that you take an |
| infected and worse, if broken, they will leave scars on | | | | anti viral medication. |
| your skin. | | | | * At least 2 months before taking the treatment, avoid |
| * Some people may experience a lightening of the skin | | | | using any photosynthesizing medicines. The use of |
| whereas others may see their skin becoming darker | | | | Accutane or tetracycline may highly aggravate the |
| around the area where the treatment was given. This | | | | side effects of laser hair removal. |
| is a side effect of laser hair removal may last for | | | | If you act on the above, you may save yourself a lot |
| months. | | | | of grief so that you are sure to get your money's |
| * Change in color of beauty spots (moles) in the | | | | worth from your laser hair removal treatment. |
| treated area. | | | | |