For so many years, having unwanted hair in the body has been a problem of both men and women. There have been a lot of discussions about the ways to remove hair and how safe these procedures are. For first-timers, shaving and waxing has proven to be quite popular. But for busy people who have no time to spare, have considered having hair removed using laser technology.

The laser procedure was born after 20 years of experimenting. Back then, they didn’t really use “laser” but instead used Xenon flash lamps that produced the same effects as lasers in the modern world. It was then available commercially around the mid 1970’s. The procedure was widely accepted by doctors and patients alike. Up until now, there has been no serious debate or discussions as to its safety and risks are concerned. Laser hair removal is known to be a safe and harmless procedure. The only known problems of the laser procedure are developing mild allergies, redness, swelling or rashes. Not to worry though because most of the time, the side effects are not alarming and are controllable. If the patient experiences any redness or swelling or rashes for more than 3 days, the surgeon has to know right away. Sometimes, this is not even directly caused by the laser but by the medicines.

Laser hair removal is a series of treatments that will last for more than 3 or 4 months. This is because the treatment is not finished in a day. It requires the next treatment to be at least 8-12 weeks apart. This time allows the treated part of your body to adjust before moving on to the next phase of the treatment. This allotted time is also meant to observe if the patient has any developed allergies or abnormalities in the skin. Although rare, surgeons still keep track to prevent harmful side effects.

While it is considered a relatively safe treatment, there are some limitations to laser hair removal. It is not for people with dark skin tones or light colored hair. It is best for those with dark hair and light skin due to the natural properties of light and its reaction toward light and dark colored surfaces. Dark or tanned skin might get burned or irritated if treated with laser treatment. Anyone considering the treatment can go in to a skin clinic and receive consultation. Most doctors will offer free consultation.