Is laser hair removal dangerous?

If laser hair removal is performed by a competent and qualified person, experienced personnel, laser hair removal does not represent any danger and it will be performed in the best conditions for all skin types. Laser hair removal is one of the techniques related to aesthetic medicine.

Is laser hair removal dangerous? Laser hair removal could cause burns if the laser is not properly adjusted or handled properly. In these cases, hyperpigmentation or depigmentation of the dermis could be caused.

Since the treatment is carried out by qualified personnel, the risks are therefore lower and it can be said that permanent laser hair removal treatment does not present any great danger. Laser hair removal eliminates up to 95% of hair in a fast, safe and lasting way.

Permanent laser hair removal: What do you need to know?

Increasingly popular with men and women, permanent laser hair removal is becoming more and more popular. It must also be said that cutting-edge technologies are constantly evolving, they are improving, the results of treatments are, therefore, more and more convincing.

Permanent laser hair removal treatment is now suitable for all skin types. Indeed, the latest lasers are cutting-edge technologies, such as the new diode lasers which have the advantage of now being able to treat both light and dark skin.

The treatment is painless and effective.

Recommendations should be considered for comfortable laser hair removal sessions for both you and the practitioner handling the laser.

Is laser hair removal dangerous? Rather than danger per se, we should talk about possible risks in the event of incompetence and therefore unqualified personnel to provide laser hair removal treatment.

It is therefore necessary, first of all, to carefully choose your institute, your aesthetic clinic or your beauty center.

What could be the risks associated with laser hair removal?

Regarding the risks that could be associated with permanent laser hair removal, it should be noted that there is no risk of cancer because the power of the light from a hair removal laser is too low to reach the DNA, which is the level of depth that could cause this risk. This is good to know.

Is there a risk to the eyes?

For possible eye injuries, if the eyes were not protected during laser sessions, yes, there would be risks. For this reason, protective glasses are provided to you at the time of your laser sessions. The protection is against the powerful beam of light that is emitted by a laser.

Then, regarding UV exposure exposure to the sun before a laser session, the risks translate into burns. The sun must be banned for the entire duration of your treatment. It is mandatory to protect yourself. In this case, the laser light is attracted to melanin, which is what could cause burns. Self-tanners should also be banned.

For the risk of hair regrowth, with pulsed light treatment, there may be stimulation of the treated area, which can actually cause hair regrowth, sometimes hair densification. With laser treatment, this risk does not exist, the destruction of the bulb is total and definitive.

What are the side effects?

The side effects of a permanent hair removal treatment laser treatment consists of redness, irritation, burning sensations, tingling. Depending on the type of skin and the sensitivity of the skin, knowing that the laser increases this sensitivity, there may be some inflammation and infections, but most often, if precautions are taken, if the laser is handled well, these side effects remain less.

Overall, these are mild and temporary inconveniences that are observed during laser hair removal treatment.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal aims to eliminate hair at its root. This is not the case with other hair removal methods.

It is the light emitted by a laser beam, a light determined by a wavelength, which therefore attacks the hair bulb or the hair shaft.

This ray of light allows it to be absorbed by the melanin of the hair, so it does not damage the skin itself. It is the melanin of the hair that absorbs the light, all the way to the hair bulb. The resulting heat damages the germ cells. This is what prevents a hair from growing back.

Laser hair removal is one of the procedures of aesthetic medicine; the person handling the laser must be qualified.

If in the past, blond or red hair, devoid of melanin, could not obtain convincing results with this treatment, this is no longer the case with the arrival of Diode lasers which represent cutting-edge technology.

Diode Laser:

The technology of the laser diode is one of the latest advances that are revolutionizing laser hair removal methods. With a high penetration rate, all skin types can now be treated. The diode laser takes care of all hair sizes, from the finest to the densest. It is a versatile laser capable of working with precise settings to adapt to the type of skin to be treated. It is equipped with an ultra-efficient cooling system, which ensures a painless and comfortable treatment.

What precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of the treatment?

First of all, you should carefully choose your beauty salon, aesthetic clinic or beauty center. Generally, before a treatment, a consultation is mandatory, most of the time it is free. This is the opportunity to listen to all the advice and ask all the questions relating to this treatment. It is also during this interview that you will be able to judge your level of trust in the establishment and in the doctor or therapist who receives you.

How to properly prepare for a laser hair removal session to minimize the risks?

For good To prepare for a laser hair removal session , you must first follow all the advice given by your therapist.

• Do not expose yourself to the sun for at least two weeks before your first session.
• You should not wax, tweeze or use an electric epilator before your session, you should only shave.
• For the day of your session, you have shaved the day before or the same day, you have taken care to clean your skin well with a mild soap to remove all traces of sweat. It is also necessary to remove traces of makeup, cream, oil, deodorant, perfume.
• Only an anesthetic cream can be applied one hour before the session, on the advice of your therapist and in the case of a sensitive area to be treated (bikini line, armpits)...
• Do not use self-tanner.
• Remember to wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day of your session.

Conclusion

If all these recommendations are taken into account, to the question: Is laser hair removal dangerous? Now you know the answer is no.

First of all, it is the choice of the establishment that is important. For information, the institute sssKin is one of the establishments that use the latest Diode lasers and which reassures about the various laser treatments that they practice, you can find out more and contact them to obtain all the answers to the questions that you may have about permanent laser hair removal.

​Frequently Asked Questions

In which cases should laser not be used?

You should not do laser if you suffer from hyperalgia, it is a contraindication to laser practice. If you are pregnant, even if nothing is scientifically proven, it is purely as a precautionary principle. Pregnancy is considered a medico-legal contraindication.

What is the danger of laser radiation?

Laser devices are potentially dangerous if misused. The risks can be mild or temporary, but they can be more dramatic in the event of poor adjustment and handling, burns, irreversible damage to the skin and eyes. Biological damage caused by lasers is linked to thermal, acoustic and photochemical processes.

What is the biggest risk from lasers?

The greatest risk from lasers is to the eye, as a beam can damage the cornea or lens. Exposure to laser light of these wavelengths can damage the cornea or lens. Visible light (400 to 700 nm) and near infrared light (700 to 1400 nm) are of particular concern because they are focused in the eyeball 100,000 times onto a very small spot on the retina.

What are the disadvantages of laser hair removal?

Hyperpigmentation is a disadvantage if the epilated area is exposed to the sun, dark spots will appear. Similarly, depigmentation especially in case of burns on the skin, this results in white spots on the skin.

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