Question 1

will laser hair removal on my underarms and bikini line damage my lymph nodes or put them at risk?

Accepted Answer

There is no risk.: Laser hair removal may cause your lymph nodes to enlarge temporarily with the inflammation of healing but there is no damage or risk.

Question 2

might laser hair removal be dangerous around front of the neck (lymph nodes)?

Accepted Answer

No: A laser is a single wavelength of light that does not scatter and matches the color of the hair follicle which it is aimed out. It should be purfectly safe to have done.

Question 3

i have a swollen lymph node in my armpit (doctor confirmed that is what it is).  i want to get laser hair removal  in armpits.  is that ok?

Accepted Answer

No: First things first.  If there is a palpable node in axilla that does not represent hidradenitis then origin of node if first needed.  One can have a metastatic tumor from arm or chest wall, a lymphoma or inflammatory node from shaving.  Once Ca ruled out, one can use laser hair removal

Question 4

recently had pain in one side of my labia after i had masturbated the night before. laser hair removal treatment that next day and came back with 4 blisters and now yeast infection, swollen lymph nodes, and a few more small blisters. answers???

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatment.    A complication from the laser hair treatment is a possibility. Blisters with swollen lymph glands sounds concerning for herpes. You need to be seen by a Obgyn who can do an exam and appropriate testing.

Question 5

hi! i had taken my first session of underarm laser hair removal treatment. after few weeks, i suddenly got body odor out of a sudden. i don't know which products i should use that are okay with the treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Any one should be OK

Question 6

can underarm laser hair removal damage eyes?

Accepted Answer

If you look at the : Laser beam. That&#x27;s why you wear protective suntan goggles or wavelength-specific glasses with side and top shields. You can&#x27;t have laser hair removal near the eyes without special stainless eye shields like huge contact lenses. But for the underarm, just wear your goggles and don&#x27;t look at the beam. If you peeked, there could be potential damage; see ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 7

hi, using differin (adapalene) on my chin only, for acne. is it ok to get laser hair removal on bikini and underarms while using it. don't get laser on my face.

Accepted Answer

Yes but be careful: You can keep using differin (adapalene) on the chin as long as you're not have laser in that area. Differin (adapalene) and other similar products such as tretinoin can irritate the skin after laser treatment so if you get laser hair removal on the chin or face you would want to hold off on using it for a few days until your skin is no longer sensitive.

Question 8

can my underarms skin darkening be improved by laser hair removal treatment safely?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: Skin color does not necessarily relate to hair removal. Perhaps some bleaching cream would help the skin color such as 4% hydroquinone.

Question 9

22yrs old. i want to get laser hair removal (every where from my face down, including my back and underarms and privates..everything) is it risky?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Very safe in the right hands See a cosmetic dermatologist for best results.

Question 10

in two days iam beginning laser hair removal on my forehead and underarms. i was wondering is the forehead a dangerous place for laser hair removal?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: It is a fairly dangerous place to get laser hair removal for a number of reasons, including reported cases of eye injury and blindness.  We only perform laser hair removal below the infra orbital rim.  Make sure you are seeing a reputable doctor for laser hair removal and check out the laser they are using.  Not all lasers are equal and some are not suitable for darker skin types.

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Will laser hair removal on my underarms and bikini line damage my lymph nodes or put them at risk?

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Might laser hair removal be dangerous around front of the neck (lymph nodes)?

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I have a swollen lymph node in my armpit (doctor confirmed that is what it is). i want to get laser hair removal in armpits. is that ok?

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Recently had pain in one side of my labia after i had masturbated the night before. laser hair removal treatment that next day and came back with 4 blisters and now yeast infection, swollen lymph nodes, and a few more small blisters. answers???

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Hi! i had taken my first session of underarm laser hair removal treatment. after few weeks, i suddenly got body odor out of a sudden. i don't know which products i should use that are okay with the treatment?

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Can underarm laser hair removal damage eyes?

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Hi, using differin (adapalene) on my chin only, for acne. is it ok to get laser hair removal on bikini and underarms while using it. don't get laser on my face.

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Can my underarms skin darkening be improved by laser hair removal treatment safely?

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22yrs old. i want to get laser hair removal (every where from my face down, including my back and underarms and privates..everything) is it risky?

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In two days iam beginning laser hair removal on my forehead and underarms. i was wondering is the forehead a dangerous place for laser hair removal?

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