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What Are The Risks Of Laser Treatment For Facial Hair?

hi, i have facial hair and my family doctor say that the only way to get rid of it is by laser or electrolysis. my hormones and everything else is ok he said. i am now considering laser, is there ANY risk at all from this? i would really appreciate your respond, thank u.
Fri, 16 May 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM

Laser hair reduction (LHR) is a very safe and reliable way for hair reduction. Apart from mild redness after the sitting which usually resolves in 1-2 hours, there are really no side effects at all, if done by a well trained/experienced expert.

There might be some redness, post procedure, for an hour or two. Ice packs are usually sufficient to take care of the post-procedure redness.

Normally 6-8 sittings will give you a good hair reduction. The hair will become finer, the density will decrease and thereby greatly reduced. It is the FDA approved for hair reduction and gives long lasting results.

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What Are The Risks Of Laser Treatment For Facial Hair?

Hello and welcome to HCM Laser hair reduction (LHR) is a very safe and reliable way for hair reduction. Apart from mild redness after the sitting which usually resolves in 1-2 hours, there are really no side effects at all, if done by a well trained/experienced expert. There might be some redness, post procedure, for an hour or two. Ice packs are usually sufficient to take care of the post-procedure redness. Normally 6-8 sittings will give you a good hair reduction. The hair will become finer, the density will decrease and thereby greatly reduced. It is the FDA approved for hair reduction and gives long lasting results. regards