Laser Hair Removal Treatments -
Are There Any Side Effects?

The laser hair removal procedure is gaining in popularity every day with both women and men.  The leading edge hair removal technique continues to improve as new laser technology is introduced at the laser hair removal clinics.  You may be wondering, though, whether the laser procedure has any serious side effects.

In most cases, there are no side effects associated with a laser hair removal treatment.  Any kind of serious side effects are extremely rare.  Almost all laser hair removal equipment used in the US is certified by the FDA as safe for use in hair removal procedures.  

Pigmentary changes of the skin that has been treated can occur, including either dark or light areas.   These pigmentary changes may persist for  a couple of months, but are almost always temporary in nature. This change is very rare in patients with fair skin, who are untanned.  Blisters and burns are extremely rare in the laser hair removal process, but can occasionally occur in patients with dark, or deeply tanned, skin.

With minimal risk of incurring side effects from the laser treatments, the decision is just that much easier.  Follow the link to read more about the key factors to consider when making your laser hair removal decision.