Laser hair removal is an extremely safe process as it only involves targetting light beams of certain wavelengths towards the hair roots. These light beams are absorbed only by the melanin pigments in the hair follicles which heat up to damage the growing cells in the follicle and decrease hair growth. This light doesnot affect any other type of cell and doesn't penetrate deep in the skin and hence has no other side effects. The only reported problems are temporary redness and irritation due to the heat generated during the process. Cooling gel and iced tip of the machine help in alleviating these effects of heat and protect the surrounding skin to make the process comfortable and painless.

If you are considering laser hair removal on the face, make sure your skin is well moisturised and free from other diseases. The residual heat can irritate dry skin and make the facial skin prone to suntan. So visit your doctor before to decide on a suitable skincare regimen to keep your skin healthy.

If you suffer from hormonal problems like polycystic ovary, your skin may be acne prone. This needs to be treated along with the laser process for full results, so mention it clearly to your doctor to formulate a suitable treatment plan.

Laser hair removal works even on sensitive skin without any side effect and gives you relief from headache of shaving, threading and waxing - painful procedures to get rid pf unwanted hair.