Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal has become a very popular cosmetic treatment in the past decade. It has only really been a medical option since the late 1990s, and has quickly become a regularly accepted procedure. People get laser hair removal on almost all parts of their body, especially the lip, back, underarms, legs, and earlobes.

Laser hair removal is actually a bit of a misnomer. The method of removing hair is not truly done with a laser; it is actually a series of pulsing lights. These very intense pulses emit a full spectrum of light, some visible and some infrared. The intense light heats up the hair follicle and selectively damage the skin so that, in theory, the follicle is the only part of the skin that is damaged.

It makes sense that the idea of laser hair removal is inherently dangerous because it intentionally destroys part of the skin. If the doctor does not use the laser correctly or it has too much energy or the skin is too sensitive, injuries can occur. Common injuries include burning, white or dark spots, scabbing or scarring, and swelling. Some countries have yet to approve laser hair removal for general use because the long-term side effects may not be fully understood.

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If you have been injured while having hair removed by a laser, you may be entitled to reparations. For more information, contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of the Law Office of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. by calling 727-441-9030.