Temporary Side Effects and Risks of Laser Hair Removal

temporary side effect of laser hair removal treatment
After a laser hair removal treatment, patient is much more likely to develop a temporary side effect rather than a permanent one and there are several temporary side effects that have the potential for acquiring. However since it is temporary then it will eventually go away. The duration of these temporary side effects caused due t laser hair removal varies and may take days, weeks, or even months to completely resolve.

The following are the some of the temporary side effects and risks which can take place. Its better to know about them in detail.

Pain -
There can be pain both during and after the procedure. Discomfort during the process can often be alleviated by using a local anesthetic or other methods supplied by the office or clinic. Discomfort in the days after the procedure may be improved through the use of a prescribed pain relief medication. Ask your practitioner which options are available to you.

Hyperpigmentation -
Hyperpigmentation is a side effect that involves temporary darkening of the skin on the treated area. There may not be any solution which can reduce this side effect until it resolves itself but, as long as the treated area is not on face, it may not be very noticeable either.

Swelling -
There is a potential risk of some sort of swelling at and around the area that was treated. Depending on what area you have chosen to treat, this side effect may be more or less of a problem. This may be relieved through use of topical treatments prescribed by your practitioner. You can consult your practitioner on possible solutions this potential side effect can be treated with.

Blistering -
This may be the worst, most painful, noticeable, and embarrassing temporary side effect that comes with having laser hair removal performed. If you would be uncomfortable with people seeing you in that condition, then you may want to create some form of plan on what you can do to minimize your exposure to others if you should suffer this side effect.

Redness -
Redness, besides pain, is probably the least serious side effect of laser hair removal. However, it may be more of a problem if you have treated a well seen or noticeable area, such as directly above your lip. You may be able to resolve this by using a topical treatment prescribed by your physician, however you should ask him about such options before the procedure is started.

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