Laser Hair Removal Treatment, Laser Hair Removal Side Effects

If you are considering laser hair removal treatment

See a dermatologist for an initial consultation to make sure you don't have an underlying medical condition.

Avoid fly-by-night clinics, or clinics not attached to certified medical facilities. It is best to be referred by a dermatologist.

Preferably have the treatment during winter when your skin is paler than in summer.

For the month before laser hair removal treatment, stay out of the sun, use a high-factor sunscreen and do not use self-tan lotions or sun beds.

As laser treatment targets anagen hair, you should not wax, bleach or tweeze for six weeks before a laser treatment and do not use any other hair removal creams.

Laser treatment usually requires repeated visits , the number of which will be determined by the amount of hair to be removed as well as other factors such as the color of your hair, the shade of your skin, the location of the hair, etc.