What Are the Health Risks of LHR?

In most cases, the health risks of LHR are temporary, mild, and limited to the targeted area or areas.

That being said, it is important for patients considering laser hair removal to be aware of all possible side effects and weigh them against treatment benefits.

To help you make a well-informed decision, continue reading to learn about the primary health risks of LHR.

Primary Health Risks of LHR

The primary health risks of LHR may include skin changes, ineffectiveness, and area-specific injuries.

1. Skin Changes

Skin changes are one of the most notable health risks of LHR and may involve post-treatment redness, tenderness, and inflammation.

Patients typically find these side effects to be quite tolerable, and they are expected to resolve on their own within 24 hours.

More serious, yet rarer, skin risks may include pain, numbness, burns, blisters, bleeding, scarring, hyperpigmentation (skin darkening), and hypopigmentation (skin lightening).

2. Ineffectiveness

Women and men who undergo laser hair removal in Washington DC must also realize that they will need a series of sessions to achieve significant and long-lasting hair reduction and that the treatment cannot eliminate 100 percent of hair growth.

What’s more, patients typically require bi-annual or annual maintenance sessions to best preserve LHR benefits.

It’s also worth noting that treatment area and hair color can affect final outcomes. This is especially true for individuals with gray, white, blonde, or red hair who lack the necessary hair pigment to achieve desired effects.

3. Risks Associated with Certain Treatment Areas

Often times, health risks of LHR are area-specific. For example, laser hair removal is contraindicated near or around the eyes to avoid serious and long-lasting eye injury.

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If you are considering laser hair removal and would like to learn more about the health risks of LHR, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with one of our highly skilled and experienced laser specialists.