Side effects and precautions to take during laser hair removal
Laser hair removal should be done with topmost caution so as to maximize its benefits. It is important that you see a professional (a board-certified dermatologist or surgeon) for this procedure. It would help minimize your risk of possible side effects of laser hair removal. Some common side effects include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Blistering
- Redness
- Irritation
- Scars
Laser hair removal may also increase your sensitivity to the sun, just like other cosmetic procedures. Although the underarm area is not as exposed to the sun as other areas of the body, it is advisable to wear plenty of sunscreen as a precautionary measure.
You may also experience temporal pigmentation changes as another possible effect, if you notice it, it is best that you discuss it with your dermatologist. The pigmentation may appear as a light spot on dark skin, and a dark spot on light skin. However, darker skins are more vulnerable to pigmentation changes.