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Laser hair removal is usually a safe procedure, but when the skin absorbs the light from the laser, burns may result. Treatments for laser burns help reduce pain and aid in healing. A laser hair-removal treatment removes the hair by destroying the hair follicle. Burns occur when the skin absorbs the laser instead of the follicle. Researching the clinic or dermatologist that will perform a laser hair removal is the best way to ensure that a qualified practitioner will be using the laser. Most burns occur when an inexperienced operator performs the hair removal procedure, according to DocShop.com. Burns after a laser hair removal form a painful blister, surrounded by red skin. Patients with darker skin pigments are more likely to burn from the procedure, DocShop says. Ointments and bandages treat burns and blisters, but discoloration of the skin may appear after the burns heal. The discoloration fades over time in most cases. Electrolysis, waxing and plucking are methods of hair removal that you can consider to avoid burns. DocShop: Risks, Dangers and Side Effects of Laser Hair Removal Columbia University Department of Dermatology: Laser Hair RemovalFacts
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by marc73pruitt on April 13th, 2011
Laser Hair Removal Burns
One of the most common dangers associated with improperly performed laser hair removal procedures are burns, which may occur if the skin, rather than the hair follicle, absorbs the laser energy. It is extremely important to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for laser hair removal before undergoing treatment in order to minimize the risk of burns as well as other possible side effects.
Though rare, laser hair removal burns occur more frequently on patients with darker skin, as skin with darker pigment absorbs the laser more readily. While most instances of laser hair removal burns are mild, there have been a number of severe burn cases.
The majority of burn cases are a result of laser hair removal performed by someone who is not qualified or experienced in the procedure. Receiving treatment from an inexperienced or unqualified technician can dramatically increase the risks of laser hair removal. As there are no existing standards for the licensing of qualified laser hair removal technicians, prospective patients must use discretion. Make sure the clinic you visit features the latest hair removal systems, and avoid doctors that advertise laser hair removal prices that seem too good to be true. Lower-than-average prices often indicate that treatments will be of lower-than-average quality.
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