Laser hair removal is a proven, highly effective treatment that eliminates unwanted body or facial hair. Most patients experience a permanent reduction in hair after six to eight treatment sessions, with annual maintenance sessions helping them enjoy the long-lasting results. But with recent news stories shining light on averse effects like skin burns resulting from laser hair removal, is the procedure truly safe?
The Popularity of Bad Press
Many success stories abound, but the few accounts of things going wrong can get blown out of proportion and distort the facts. Bad news gets an undue amount of attention, which is why some recent news stories about laser hair removal causing skin burns have gotten so much coverage.
The Importance of a Certified Laser Technician
What’s even more troubling than the popularity of negative coverage is the truth to the accounts of adverse effects from laser hair removal treatments when administered by a poorly trained technician. Just as you wouldn’t trust a stranger with zero dental training to fill your cavity or perform your root canal, it’s a mistake to trust anyone but a certified laser technician for laser hair removal. With a qualified professional administering your laser hair removal treatment, you can achieve smooth, hair-free skin that saves you the trouble of regular shaving, waxing or tweezing.
The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
Working with a professional minimizes the risks, so make finding a certified laser technician the first step toward laser hair removal treatment. With a qualified treatment administrator, you can rest assured that laser hair removal is not only one of the most efficient methods for epilation, but also incredibly safe.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
