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IS IT WORTH GETTING BURNED FROM THE SIDE EFFECTS OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

As a light skinned person, who is interested in getting “Laser Hair Removal”, I am always looking into the potential benefits, and the side effects, -especially, the possibility that I might be “burned”!

(By the way, I have experienced many, different side effects from most of the other “safe and traditional” hair removal methods)!

First, I will weigh the possible side effects of “Laser Hair Removal. Finally, I hope to decide if I’m going to “bet the farm”, by trying the ‘latest and greatest’, “Laser Hair Removal” methods!

PLEASE, before listing the possible side effects, I would hope that a person uses: “common sense”: I sure hope that after reading this article, that a person will be more encouraged to choose a doctor with: the right credentials, along with a good track record (and, -not just because they’re the cheapest doctors in town)!

(1) FIRST SIDE EFFECT: I have read that there are short-term side effects, including redness and swelling. These are usually temporary and, as a rule -go away within one week.

(2) SECOND SIDE EFFECT: One should note that a person can truly get burned, from having this procedure -and not just from your burning pocket book! It is a rare, but strange phenomenon that (usually darker) people’s skin can get burned, if the skin absorbs the laser rays, instead of the hair follicle. You see, the darker skin absorbs the sun’s rays (when tanning) -so, I guess it makes some sense that this might happen while receiving “Laser Hair Removal”. What will happen if the skin does burn? Well, I will now try to explain this, along with other “Laser Hair Removal” side effects:

(3) THIRD SIDE EFFECT: This third, and more permanent side effect of “blotching” (or changes in pigment) can happen (especially, with darker skin). Thankfully, they say that this side effect, rarely happens! I will define the two types of changes in pigment, that may occur: “Hyper-pigmentation and Hypo-pigmentation. Hyper-pigmentation is defined as: the darkening of skin that might occur after laser hair removal treatment (similar to getting an “uneven suntan”). The opposite of the “uneven suntan effect”, is called: Hypo-pigmentation, which is defined: the lightening of skin that might (rarely) happen, after a laser hair removal treatment.

(4) FOURTH SIDE EFFECT: The “Laser Hair Removal” method does not completely (or permanently) remove the hair, as promised. Note: These ads also say that

IS IT WORTH GETTING BURNED FROM THE SIDE EFFECTS OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

As a light skinned person, who is interested in getting “Laser Hair Removal”, I am always looking into the potential benefits, and the side effects, -especially, the possibility that I might be “burned”!

(By the way, I have experienced many, different side effects from most of the other “safe and traditional” hair removal methods)!

First, I will weigh the possible side effects of “Laser Hair Removal. Finally, I hope to decide if I’m going to “bet the farm”, by trying the ‘latest and greatest’, “Laser Hair Removal” methods!

PLEASE, before listing the possible side effects, I would hope that a person uses: “common sense”: I sure hope that after reading this article, that a person will be more encouraged to choose a doctor with: the right credentials, along with a good track record (and, -not just because they’re the cheapest doctors in town)!

(1) FIRST SIDE EFFECT: I have read that there are short-term side effects, including redness and swelling. These are usually temporary and, as a rule -go away within one week.

(2) SECOND SIDE EFFECT: One should note that a person can truly get burned, from having this procedure -and not just from your burning pocket book! It is a rare, but strange phenomenon that (usually darker) people’s skin can get burned, if the skin absorbs the laser rays, instead of the hair follicle. You see, the darker skin absorbs the sun’s rays (when tanning) -so, I guess it makes some sense that this might happen while receiving “Laser Hair Removal”. What will happen if the skin does burn? Well, I will now try to explain this, along with other “Laser Hair Removal” side effects:

(3) THIRD SIDE EFFECT: This third, and more permanent side effect of “blotching” (or changes in pigment) can happen (especially, with darker skin). Thankfully, they say that this side effect, rarely happens! I will define the two types of changes in pigment, that may occur: “Hyper-pigmentation and Hypo-pigmentation. Hyper-pigmentation is defined as: the darkening of skin that might occur after laser hair removal treatment (similar to getting an “uneven suntan”). The opposite of the “uneven suntan effect”, is called: Hypo-pigmentation, which is defined: the lightening of skin that might (rarely) happen, after a laser hair removal treatment.

(4) FOURTH SIDE EFFECT: The “Laser Hair Removal” method does not completely (or permanently) remove the hair, as promised. Note: These ads also say that

You cannot remove a tint with a tint.  The only way to remove color from hair is with commercial products used to remove penetrating tints.  Always follow the directions precisely when using these products.  These products are tint or color removers that have been formulated to diffuse the pigment and may be mixed with hydrogen peroxide.  Before using the products, your hair needs to be checked for damage or dryness and a conditioning program should be performed before using the color remover to prevent further damage.

Damaged hair can be caused by blow drying, wind, harsh shampoos, or hair that has been over processed by the use hair chemicals. Build up of hair spray and styling agents can cause problems.  Hair should be clean properly and prepared prior to color removal.  After the color removal, process the hair should again be conditioned so the porosity of the hair can be evened before applying more color.  A waiting period is recommended before applying any chemicals to the hair.

It is not recommended to perform this procedure yourself.  You need a professional hair colorist who can accurately assess hair damage and recommend a proper color remover.  If the hair color is extremely dark, hair damage can occur when using the color removal chemicals.  Always let your colorist know what you have done or put on your hair.  If you are planning to do it yourself you need to educate yourself regarding the chemicals you will be using and have someone help you.

After you have pre-conditioned your hair prior to using the color remover; then after you have removed the color you need to normalize the hair PH with a finishing rinse.  Wait until you have reconditioned the hair before any more chemicals are put on the hair.

How do you determine if hair is damaged?  Hair is damaged if it is over-porous, brittle and dry, has breakage caused by no elasticity or give, color absorbs or fades very rapidly, when wet it has a spongy feeling, or if the hair shaft feels rough and you can see split ends.  Any of these conditions present can cause problems unless you pre-condition your hair before a treatment and after.

Always use quality hair products that have been formulated to use with various chemical treatments.  Your hair colorist can recommend such products.   It is a good practice to either condition your hair at home with a leave in treatment or make an appointment at your salon for a conditioning treatment between chemical appointments.

There are many reasons why a person may want to get a tattoo removed. Maybe you got your spouses name tattooed and you are no longer married. or you changed religions and it is against the religion to have tattoos, or maybe you just really do not like the tattoo anymore. For whatever reason you want to remove the tattoo, just know that you have several options out there. But beware, they are not cheap and usually not covered by medical insurance. The different ways a tattoo can be removed are laser surgery, dermabrasion and surgical excision. Let’s take a look at each one.

Laser Surgery
Laser surgery is the most common way nowadays to remove a tattoo. A doctor uses highly intensified laser light to break down the pigment in the tattoo into tiny particles. Laser removal usually takes more than one session to completely remove the tattoo. The more your tattoo is exposed to the lasers, the more the more the tattoo will be able to break down. The down side is that the more sessions you have, the more likely you are to suffer from blisters and scabs and even scarring. Also, laser surgery is not painless. It also is not cheap. One session for laser surgery can cost you anywhere from $250-$500, and like mentioned before, multiple sessions are usually required.

Dermabrasion
Dermabras ion involves “sanding” away the surface and middle layer of skin to remove the tattoo. The skin is numbed before the procedure with a spray or local anesthia. After the doctor performs dermabrasion, special dressings are applied to help absorb the pigment of the tattoo. This also is painful. For about a week after it is done, the skin has a burning feel to it. After it heals, the skin appears to pink but within time will return to normal color. Doctors recommend that the skin not be in any direct sunlight for up to six months after the procedure. Dermabrasion can also cost up into the up into the higher hundreds of dollars depending on the size of the tattoo.

Surgical Excision
Surgical excision involves actually surgically removing the skin with the tattoo on it. The doctor uses a scalpel to cut out layers of the skin and then stitches up the wound. This is not a very popular technique to remove tattoos as it is painful and will leave scarring. The only advantage that is does have is that the doctor is able to have greater control to get rid of the whole tattoo.

Another thing that you have to know about tattoo removal is that not all tattoos are able to be removed. Tattoo that are older and have the pigment has sunken into the fatty layers under the skin, can’t fully be removed. Also, tattoos are easier to remove on fairer skin individuals than darker skinned. Ankle and finger tattoos are the most difficult to remove, with the tattoos on arms, chest and buttocks being the easiest to remove. Also, remember that even with the best procedure and the best doctor, some scarring residual scarring is possible, which may still look like your old tattoo. So, if you are considering getting a tattoo, make sure that it is something that you can live with for the rest of your life, as tattoo removal is not easy or cheap.

There are many reasons why a person may want to get a tattoo removed. Maybe you got your spouses name tattooed and you are no longer married. or you changed religions and it is against the religion to have tattoos, or maybe you just really do not like the tattoo anymore. For whatever reason you want to remove the tattoo, just know that you have several options out there. But beware, they are not cheap and usually not covered by medical insurance. The different ways a tattoo can be removed are laser surgery, dermabrasion and surgical excision. Let’s take a look at each one.

Laser Surgery
Laser surgery is the most common way nowadays to remove a tattoo. A doctor uses highly intensified laser light to break down the pigment in the tattoo into tiny particles. Laser removal usually takes more than one session to completely remove the tattoo. The more your tattoo is exposed to the lasers, the more the more the tattoo will be able to break down. The down side is that the more sessions you have, the more likely you are to suffer from blisters and scabs and even scarring. Also, laser surgery is not painless. It also is not cheap. One session for laser surgery can cost you anywhere from $250-$500, and like mentioned before, multiple sessions are usually required.

Dermabrasion
Dermabras ion involves “sanding” away the surface and middle layer of skin to remove the tattoo. The skin is numbed before the procedure with a spray or local anesthia. After the doctor performs dermabrasion, special dressings are applied to help absorb the pigment of the tattoo. This also is painful. For about a week after it is done, the skin has a burning feel to it. After it heals, the skin appears to pink but within time will return to normal color. Doctors recommend that the skin not be in any direct sunlight for up to six months after the procedure. Dermabrasion can also cost up into the up into the higher hundreds of dollars depending on the size of the tattoo.

Surgical Excision
Surgical excision involves actually surgically removing the skin with the tattoo on it. The doctor uses a scalpel to cut out layers of the skin and then stitches up the wound. This is not a very popular technique to remove tattoos as it is painful and will leave scarring. The only advantage that is does have is that the doctor is able to have greater control to get rid of the whole tattoo.

Another thing that you have to know about tattoo removal is that not all tattoos are able to be removed. Tattoo that are older and have the pigment has sunken into the fatty layers under the skin, can’t fully be removed. Also, tattoos are easier to remove on fairer skin individuals than darker skinned. Ankle and finger tattoos are the most difficult to remove, with the tattoos on arms, chest and buttocks being the easiest to remove. Also, remember that even with the best procedure and the best doctor, some scarring residual scarring is possible, which may still look like your old tattoo. So, if you are considering getting a tattoo, make sure that it is something that you can live with for the rest of your life, as tattoo removal is not easy or cheap.