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Is Laser Hair Removal Safe?




There are many uses for laser procedures that include acne, sun damage, scarring treatment, tattoo treatment, hair removal, and more. Medical Aesthetic Center in New Jersey offers a variety of laser treatments.

What Are The Side Effects Of Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal can help you to get rid of the unwanted hair that grows on the face, legs, upper lip, bikini line, neck, abdomen, chest, breasts, underarms, back, and more. On the plus side, it feels great not to have to remove hair through shaving and creams every few days. Laser hair removal can last up to 10 years before hair grows back. After treatment, patients are required to wait a month before plucking hair, to avoid direct sunlight for a month and a half, and other restrictions. On the other hand, laser hair removal can cause mild side effects. Some side effects include redness and irritation, scarring, excessive hair growth in lasered areas, pigment changes. The risk of getting side effects will vary according to the skin type, hair color, and compliance with pre-treatment and post-treatment care.

Why Laser Hair Removal Is Safe?
Usually, major side effects are rare. When you choose professional specialists as those who work at Medical Aesthetic Center, then you do not need to worry about those side effects. You won't experience them or they will be minimal. Laser treatments are meant to stop or slow hair follicles from forming. The laser only destroys the hair follicle and does not harm the skin. Most researches show that laser hair removal is relatively safe and is not associated with long-term health issues.
There are minor side effects that include irritation and redness are common. Before doing the actual procedure ask your dermatologist to test on a small patch of skin to look at how your skin reacts to the treatment.

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Pregnant Women?
Many health professionals advise against getting laser hair removal procedures during pregnancy. No data says having a laser procedure during pregnancy is dangerous or safe for the unborn baby. Taking precautions with laser hair removal is advised. Electrolysis is a safer option as long as the breast area is avoided in the third trimester. Besides, you must avoid the abdomen area for hair removal during pregnancy.

Contact us today if you still have any questions about hair laser removal.

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