Does someone know what are the side effects of having laser hair removal?, if any?
600349
it does somethin to the sweat glands   it depends on where ur wanting to hve the hair removed\nim thinkin bout doin it to
201087
Are you sure you want to do that?? Trimming can give a nice effect also. Shaving really hurts and looks horrible when it starts to grow back.
541384
1.) Some patients experience mild pain and discomfort directly following the surgery.  However, this is not likely.  Since the scalp is numbed for the procedure, the majority of patients do not complain of any pain.  \n\n2.) It is possible that following the surgery, you will experience a temporary thinning of your pre-existing hair.  This side effect does not occur in all patients, and if it does happen, hair will re-grow, along with the newly transplanted hair.\n\n3.) Numbness of the scalp is likely to occur following the surgery but generally resolveds in several months.  \n\n4.) There are several side effects of hair transplantation that are very rare and only occur in a small percentage of patients.  Although these side effects are rare, they are serious.  They include bleeding, scarring, cysts, and infection.  The number of cases where this occurs approaches zero percent in my experience.  If you do experience these side effects following your hair transplantation, call your doctor immediately.  \n\n5.) After the surgery, you will see small scabs form over the grafts on your scalp.  These scabs will take about one week to disappear.
679719
Side Effect's \n\nPossible Adverse effects include acne, edema, liver and adrenal gland damage, infertility, impotence in men, and virilzation in women.
1179992
Here is a good site on hair removal with the pros and cons of each.\nhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/skin_stuff/hair_removal.html\n\nFor after shave bumps and itching try an aloe cream with vitamin E to soften and moisturize the area. Also if there is an open, slightly bleeding area try neosporin.\n\nGood Luck!
569234
yes.  it is quite safe and predictable.  the lasers used for cosmetic procedures are highly regulated and tested.  the lasers are set to intensities that penetrate to depths necessary only for the procedure at hand.  the laser is only as good as the person using it however. \n\ni have had 3 laser treatments on my face for permanent removal of facial hair.  i had issues with acne and the treatments have been very helpful.  the sessions were very tolerable.  typically a topical anesthetic cream is rubbed on and allowed to sit on the face for 30-60 minutes.  for more involved procedures, other types of anesthesia may be necessary.  good luck.  you'll do fine.
712172
I would definitely recommend it - - you put on a couple of strokes before bedtime, but not immediately after bathing or shaving.  The only "side effect", if you want to call it one, was that right after applying it my armpits would get itchy for about 10 minutes.  Other than that, it works great.  I use it religiously.
626691
The success of laser hair removal depends a great deal on your skin tone and hair color and the type of laser being used. Some lasers work better on light skin and some work better on dark skin.\n\nLaser hair removal is not 100% permanent. You should expect some hair to regrow.
754257
I dont think there is after effect, but you may lose some of that feeling during sex when the skin got removed. But removing it will keep it cleaner and better looking. It hurt and you can't walk probally for like 2 weeks after the surgery. Its your choice, balance the negative and positive and make a decision. I think you should do it !!!
55626
Burn it off or laser removal. The laser takes several visits and is expensive. Burning it off is painful, dangerous (high risk of infection), and will most likely leave a large scar.
244316
A friend of mine had her bikini area done and she said it worked well.  You have to go about 5 times over the course of a year.  It feels like having sunburn but they give you a cream to soothe the pain.  Also, some areas have higher success rates than others.  The tech told my friend that leg hair is really hard to remove successfully.
747229
Stings pretty bad the first time, but I just think of it as a stinging feeling.  Depends on how much you're planning to wax down there....  If it's just the bikini line area (and not a total Brazilian), it's really not all that bad.  Most estheticians are really good about putting aloe on immediately, which feels kind of cool on your skin and makes the sting go away.  I think waxing's the way to go, after a couple of times, it's no big deal at all and I've been doing it for about 3 years.  It grows back slower, I don't get ingrown hair, and I really hate razor burn!!
667006
I knew a guy who was having laser hair removal on the face, and the sessions were every week for a few months. It was also quite expensive. They have to go in and basically kill off the hair follicle. That's why it takes a few sessions to do it. It doesn't hurt to call a place and just ask some questions. I'm sure they'd be quite helpful.
429097
Either electrolysis or laser treatments can help get rid of unwanted hair. Check with hair removal experts in your area and investigate online..
549078
Yes it does!! It worked wonders for me.  I had the procedure done 7 years ago when I was 21.  It does take between 3 to 6 procedures to see significant change in hair growth.  Thank God I only needed 3 sessions.  \nUsually the lighter your skin color is and the darker the hair the more success you will have and you wont have to take the 6 recommneded sessions. The reason for this is because the laser light goes after the dark hair easily. Also u need to get the treatment done every 6 to 8 weeks apart because of the hair growth pattern. Our body hair grows in different cycles in different parts and doing the procedure every 6 weeks guarantees that every section of follicles will be damaged. \nThe reason I had the procedure done which btw cost me $1200 each session for both my legs from my knee down was because I was as hairy as a guy and everytime i shaved or used Nair my skin will get extremely irritated. I cannot explain to you how much i hated summer because i was only able to shave once a week, the first day was ok to wear skirts and shorts but then by the end of the day i had to cover up for another 5 or 6 days until i was able to shave again.  Now, 7 years later i barely have any hair in my legs, yes i do get a stranded hair here and there but i can just shave it off easily or leave there for about a week or so becuase they are now very fine..   I also have to tell you that i had the procedure done in my underarms twice as well but i still have to shave, i have seen no difference there- perhaps because of the hair growth cycle and i only had 2 treatments.  I hope my answer helps you, I dont know the reasons why you want to get the hair laser removal procedure done but if you find the right Dr you will have great results.  Also, if you are like me and dont like to go through pain you should have the Doctor prescribe you a cream to numb the area to be treated.  My very first laser treatment only lasted a few minutes because i could not take the 'pain', it was a sensation as if a thousand rubber bands were hitting my skin, the doctor prescribed a cream that i applied 30 minutes before each procedure in his office.  I used to go 30 minutes before my scheduled appointment and i will undress, put on my cream, cover the legs with a plastic wrap and 30 minutes later i will unwrapp and procedure was done- lasted about 20 mintes.
56097
I have had laser treatment for facial hair, upper lip and between my eyebrows, to get rid of that "unibrow" look.  I had 4-5 treatments over the course of a year, and went back for several "touch-ups".  The hair did grow back in that area, but it is extremely fine and white and not as dense as before.  I am very fair complected, so it doesn't matter to me.  I also had hair removed from my forearms, which took less treatments, and grew back very fine,  and less dense.  I had mine done with the GentleLase hair laser.  I don't regret it for a minute, and I haven't had to shave my underarms is 6 years!!!
644053
Yes electrolysis, it is a procedure that is usually done in more than one treatment.They use a powerful laser to remove the hair and kill the follicle,it is extremely expensive, and depending on how much body hair you have,how thick and dark it is, and how many treatments your going to need you are going to end up paying thousands of dollars.Waxing does suck, but it is sooo much cheaper then electrolysis, and I heard that it is not always effective. Take your chances and cut your losses I guess. Good Luck.