Home Laser Hair Removal Product Safety

By April Conmers

There are some basic keys to remember when looking to try a home based laser hair removal device. Commercially available to the general public, these hair removal systems can be a safe, painless and effective way to remove body hair as long as you follow some precautionary guidelines such as picking up a government approved device, following manufacturer instructions and using common sense.

Some normal side effects to be expected from using a home laser hair removal device include skin irritation, reddening, and swelling. These side effects usually occur immediately after treatment and typically go away after a few days.

More serious side effects, although rare, usually occur from improper use of the product and can cause burning, blistering, scarring and discoloration of the skin. These side effects are most common when used on an individual with tanned or dark skin.

Picking up a good home laser hair removal device is important to avoid unnecessary risk during the procedure. Look for an FDA approved product which ensures that the system was tested for consumer safety before being commercially available to the public. While this is a good start there are still some things the user has to do to protect themselves where the government cannot.

When the manufacturers instructions are followed properly we can safely assume that only mild, temporary side effects might occur. Most devices have adjustable energy settings and skin tone detectors as safety features to minimize the chance of serious injury to the user.

It is very important to remember that laser treatment does not work for people with tanned, medium brown or dark skin. The ideal setting is light skin and dark hair. Dark skins will burn or blister easily under the laser. Remember to keep the treated area out of direct sunlight for a week since it will be sensitive.

Use common sense whenever trying a new solution to hair removal. For example, mild stinging is normal but any excessive pain means that something is wrong and the laser treatment should stop if adjusting the settings does not help. While burning or blistering is rare, see a medical professional immediately to avoid permanent scarring.

As with all hair removal strategies, skin irritation is normal. Follow the basic guidelines and use common sense to avoid any major complication from using laser hair removal devices. Especially avoid sensitive areas and remember this system is not for laser facial hair removal. - 30516

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