How to Avoid Home Laser Hair Removal Side Effects
by Louise in General Advice
When considering home laser hair removal, the possibility of side effects is a natural concern. After all, there are sometimes side effects from professional laser treatments.
Three key safety guidelines for laser hair removal at home are:
- Select a government-approved hair removal system.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Use common sense to take care of your skin.
What side effects might occur?
You might experience temporary side effects. Immediately after using your home device, your skin might be slightly irritated, reddened, or swollen. These symptoms disappear in a few days.
Permanent skin damage is rare. However, when things go wrong, your skin can be burned, blistered, scarred or discolored. A common cause of discoloration and burning is using a laser on dark skin. Home devices have built-in mechanisms designed to prevent use on tanned or dark skin.
Even for professional laser treatments, dark and tanned skin is a challenge because of how laser technology works. Laser energy is absorbed by dark pigments. This is great when you are targeting the roots of dark hair, but damaging when dark skin is burned.
Select a government-approved hair removal system
The first suggestion for safe laser hair removal at home is to choose your device wisely. Make sure you purchase a device that has been approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). An approved appliance will have been thoroughly tested to ensure consumer safety.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
As long as you read and follow the instructions, any side effects should be temporary. Usually hair removal equipment has built-in safety mechanisms, such as skin tone detectors and energy settings. However it is also up to you to follow instructions. This only makes sense and also ensures that you achieve the best results.
Following are some basic guidelines for using a home laser hair removal device:
- Home laser devices work very well when you have dark hair and light skin.
- Don’t use the device if your skin tone is medium brown, dark brown, or black.
- Shave the hair you want to remove before you laser.
- Never use the device on your face or neck.
- Protect your skin from direct sunlight for a week after using the appliance.
Use common sense to take care of your skin
Minor stinging is normal when using a laser device. Prolonged or severe pain while using the device is not to be expected; adjust the settings or discontinue use if significant pain should occur. In the unlikely event that you are burned or blistered, seek immediate medical attention to minimize the risk of scarring.
Whether you are tweezing, shaving, or waxing, some temporary skin irritation can be expected. Laser hair removal is no different in this regard. By simply following the three key safety guidelines, you will ensure healthy, smooth skin and avoid serious side effects.
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