Laser hair removal is a popular and effective way to get rid of unwanted hair, but it is important to be aware of the potential risks associated with the procedure. Certain medications and dietary supplements can reduce the effectiveness of laser hair removal or increase the chance of adverse effects.
Antibiotics
and Accutane, for example, can increase skin sensitivity to light and the risk of skin damage following laser hair removal. It is essential to inform staff if you are taking any antibiotics before undergoing laser hair removal.Treatments can usually be done two weeks after the administration of an antibiotic. You cannot receive any laser treatment while you are actively taking antibiotics and you must wait at least two weeks after you finish it before you can resume laser treatments. Most common medications, such as cold and flu medications, antibiotics, and mood regulators, do not cause negative side effects from laser hair removal. However, more serious drug-induced side effects, such as phototoxic and photoallergic reactions, pose a risk if you are taking a medication that is considered photosensitive. It is important to check out the full list of medications that can affect laser hair removal and to be completely honest about everything you take when you attend your consultation. Fortunately, laser hair removal is only affected by a small number of medications, those that are considered “photosensitive”.Many people may not associate laser hair removal treatments with the same side effects as other treatments, and this can be dangerous, especially for those seeking facial laser hair removal treatments.
There may be some contraindications that put you at risk when it comes to laser hair removal sessions. You have many different cycles of hair growing, so effective laser hair removal requires numerous sessions. Just like you wouldn't take a hot shower right after suffering a burn, you should avoid showering with hot water after your laser hair removal session. Because the drug stays in the body during laser treatment, photoreactive compounds can damage skin cells when exposed to UV light from the laser. Laser hair removal is an extremely safe hair removal method, and side effects are usually mild and rare.
