Thinking about laser hair removal safety is something you cannot afford to forget. You are getting laser hair removal because you care about the way your body and skin look with all of that excess hair. If you don't think about the safety of the treatment, then you could cause some lasting affects that look much worse than the excess hair.
If you decide that you want to have your hair removed by laser treatment, then you need to make sure that prior to your treatment you stay out of the sun. Tanning is very bad for your skin prior to treatment and can cause serious problems with your skin, such as rashes, scabbing, white spots that will be there for life. You should also stay out of tanning beds. The sunlight will cause problems, but so will tanning beds. It is recommended that you either get winter laser hair removal treatments for safety purposes, or do not attempt any tanning for 3 months prior to your treatment.
Also, if you are taking any medications that are photosensitizing, make sure you let the technician or doctor know about it prior to the treatment. Medications like these can also cause unwanted spots on your skin, burning, and other problems.
During the treatment, it is important that you wear protective goggles to cover your eyes. The strong lasers are so bright they can cause blindness. Keep your goggles on until you are sure the treatment is finished entirely.
The laser should also be adjusted so it will not burn you. Everyone has different skin types and depending on your skin sensitivity, you might need a desensitizing cream and the laser to be adjusted lighter.
There have been no claims by the Federal Drug Administration that laser treatment causes cancer. There also have not been any complaints or accusations of this. Hair removal using a laser is still under research and it is not promised that it does not cause cancer.
Laser hair removal safety is important to remember when you are getting a treatment. Unwanted blotches or white spots that will remain forever on you are worth preventing. With a few simple reminders, you can take care of yourself properly, prior to a hair removal treatment.
