subject: Are There Side Effects To Permanent Hair Removal? [print this page] Are There Side Effects To Permanent Hair Removal?
Of all the cosmetic procedures available today laser hair removal is rapidly becoming one of the most popular. When properly supervised, hair removal by laser is quick, painless and completely safe. As with all treatments available, consumers should be aware that there are some side effects to be aware of. In order to minimise the risk of some of these possible side effects it is always recommended that a dermatologist be consulted before undergoing any hair removal treatment where there may be any concern over personal safety. A dermatologist is able to detect any skin problems a patient may have that would be irritated or exacerbated through laser hair removal and can thus advise on the best option to take.
It is always advisable to know about possible side effects even though, as mentioned before, the risk of complications is slight. Some of the side effects are the darkening of freckles, the lightening of moles, inflammation of hair follicles and blistering. The skin can be lightened or darkened by earlier forms of laser treatment. There is also a possible risk of scarring, however, much of the potential side effects highly depend on skin type and differ vastly from person to person.
The density of the hair and the area it covers will decide the number of laser treatments required.
Laser hair removal is a far more attractive option than waxing, epilating or shaving even though it is neither immediately effective nor permanent.
In October 2010 the Care Standards Act 2000, which currently sets out national minimum standards, will be repealed. All laser hair removal clinics are, until October, administered and monitored by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
