Can laser hair removal cause skin problems?

Rarely, laser hair removal can cause blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in skin texture. Other rare side effects include graying of treated hair or excessive hair growth around treated areas, particularly on darker skin.

Does laser hair removal work on olive skin?

Laser hair removal works on dark skin by targeting the blood supply to the hair. An Nd:YAG laser is used to treat dark skin types. This safely targets hair without causing any damage to the surrounding skin and tissue.

What are the bad effects of laser hair removal?

What are the risks of laser hair removal?

• Mild swelling around the hair follicles.
• Pigment changes may occur, especially in those with darker skin – these changes are usually temporary.
• Slight redness of the skin.
• Temporary irritation resulting in blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in skin texture.

What skin tones can get laser hair removal?

Those with fair skin and dark hair are ideal candidates for laser hair removal. “There is very little competing pigment in the form of epidermal pigmentation,” says Dr. Tsao.

Are there any side effects to laser hair removal?

Risks of side effects vary with skin type, hair color, treatment plan and adherence to pre-treatment and post-treatment care. The most common side effects of laser hair removal include: Skin irritation. Temporary discomfort, redness and swelling are possible after laser hair removal.

Which is the best way to get laser hair removal?

The laser should damage only the hair follicle while avoiding damage to the skin. Therefore, a contrast between hair and skin color — dark hair and light skin — results in the best outcomes.

Do you get darker spots from laser hair removal?

If you have light skin, you’re more likely to have darker spots from laser hair removal. The opposite is true of people with dark skin, who may have lighter spots from the procedure. However, like skin irritation, these changes are temporary and aren’t usually a cause for concern.

How does a laser treatment affect your hair color?

The basic principle is that the pigment of the hair, but not the pigment of the skin, should absorb the light. The laser should damage only the hair follicle while avoiding damage to the skin. Therefore, a contrast between hair and skin color — dark hair and light skin — results in the best outcomes.