Lasers are not considered invasive but can dry out the skin around your pubic region, which can cause skin crusting. This should be treated as a wound, and avoid picking at the crusting and scratching it. Infections may also occur in treated hairs or damaged hair follicles.
Laser hair removal is generally safe but can cause temporary skin irritation, pigment changes, blistering, scarring, and eye injury if not performed correctly. It's crucial to seek treatment from a qualified professional and follow pre- and post-procedure care instructions to minimize risks.
Risk of Skin Infection
While lasers are non-invasive, they can easily dry up the skin in your pubic area, causing skin crusting. It's important to treat this like a wound and avoid scratching or picking at the crusting, or it can result in open skin, which can develop an infection.
Hairs do not fall out immediately, but you will shed them over a period of days to weeks.
Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), immunodeficiency states (e.g., HIV) and diabetes, and some medications (e.g., retinoic acid and steroids) may prevent proper healing after a refractive procedure. You actively participate in contact sports.
Initial treatments may cause short term muscle spasm, mild fatigue, mild nausea or headaches. It is thought that these healing reactions are the result of increased metabolites in the blood stream. This usually subsides within 48 hours.
While laser hair removal significantly reduces hair growth, it doesn't always eliminate it completely, and some may still require occasional touch-ups. Skin reactions can also play a role in feelings of regret, although this is rare when the procedure is done correctly.
Laser hair removal is generally safe for most skin types, but it's essential to consult with a qualified dermatologist or aesthetician to determine if it's the right option for you. They will assess your skin and hair type to create a personalized treatment plan.
Some patients will begin to see hair falling out and slower growth just after their first session, however, for most patients, they'll begin seeing results in 4-6 sessions. At Aesthetica, we recommend 12 treatments for optimal results spread out 4-6 weeks apart.
Just be sure to use shaving cream and a sharp razor. Shaving doesn't make hair thicker or darker, though it might look that way. If you want to avoid the stubbly look you can get from shaving, you can use depilatories or wax. A depilatory is a cream or liquid that removes hair from the skin's surface.
It's Not as Awkward as You're Thinking
Truthfully, you're probably going to think the worst “pain” comes from feeling awkward. We get it. Giving a stranger access to your body's most private area can feel uncomfortable. Here's the thing: laser technicians don't find the process to be awkward at all.
Eye and Skin Damage: The greatest daily hazards are in this area. All of the Class IV lasers in our lab can easily cause total blindness or painful sores. The type of damage inflicted depends on the wavelength, pulse energy, pulse width, power, and repetition rate.
People with very light hair (blonde, white, red, or grey) might not respond well to laser treatments. Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormonal imbalances, and certain skin conditions, might affect the effectiveness of laser hair removal.
Do not exercise before the treatment. Avoid applying any products on areas of treatment, keep it dry and clean prior to treatment. Do not expose the skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or apply any self-tanning products for 8 weeks prior to treatment.
Although laser and IPL technology has not been known to cause skin cancer, this does not mean that laser and IPL therapies are without long-term risks.
This is a sign that the laser successfully treated the follicle, and it's clearing out the dead hair shaft. This shedding process, also called “peppering,” can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. In some cases, it may feel like the hair is growing back because it's breaking through the skin.
By damaging the follicles, laser treatments can virtually eliminate pubic hair growth for good. While Brazilian lasers have high satisfaction rates, first-timers can still experience regret or mixed feelings afterwards.
Electrolysis and laser hair removal can remove pubic hair long-term, however, there is a higher cost and discomfort to consider. Ultimately, how you choose to groom your pubic hair is your decision based on personal preferences, aesthetics, cleanliness, and comfort.
Ingrown hairs are a relatively common side effect that laser patients deal with.