Laser Hair Removal Must Be Performed By Qualified Practitioners
Posted on Tue, Sep 06, 2011
Side effects as a result of laser hair removal are rare, but you are much more likely to experience them if the procedure is performed by an unqualified person. Unfortunately, regulations and licensing requirements are not strict enough to prevent improperly trained practitioners from performing laser hair removal at spas and other facilities – even nail salons. The bad news is that many people who opt to get the procedure done at these facilities walk away with damaged skin as a result.
Laser hair removal isn’t as simple as just applying the laser device to the skin. There is a great deal of nuance involved, and each treatment is customized for the individual patient’s needs. This requires someone with training and experience so that the procedure is varied based on:
Your skin type- Your skin tone
- The amount of hair to be removed
- The condition of your skin and hair
- The texture of your unwanted hair
All of these factors must be taken into consideration for an effective and safe treatment. At Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii, we have the most comprehensive laser center in the state of Hawaii, and we use three separate state-of-the-art lasers for hair removal. We choose the best one for you based on our knowledge and training.
The Dangers of Working with Someone Unqualified
So, what can happen if you have laser hair removal performed by someone without the proper training and experience? Unfortunately, you may experience needless pain during your treatment, and your skin could actually be burned. While the laser device is cooled to protect your skin while the hair follicles are killed, the practitioner must know how to safely apply the device in order to prevent pain and burns.
Another risk from a poorly qualified practitioner is hyperpigmentation. At Cosmetic Centers of Hawaii, we have worked with people of all skin tones, including Asians, Filipinos, and people of Micronesian descent, and we have achieved excellent results for these patients.
While all medical procedures carry some degree of risk, we have performed more than 10,000 laser treatments, and we have minimized the risks significantly.
Be Smart!
Remember that you often get what you pay for, so going for the advertisements that promise cheap laser hair removal is usually a mistake. At the very least, you will no doubt be dissatisfied with the results.
Medical facilities like ours have a doctor who oversees the staff. Our professional practitioners are trained and monitored by Dr. Stover, and no one is allowed to perform laser hair removal on patients until they have significant experience with the procedure. This includes the ability to work with a variety of patients and personalize the treatments for each individual.
In other words, there’s no such thing as a “one size fits all” laser hair removal treatment at our facility, and there shouldn’t be anywhere else!
Now, don’t get us wrong. We aren’t trying to scare you. In the hands of a qualified professional, laser hair removal is extremely safe.
