Question 1

are diod laser hair removal machines  harmful while breast feeding? or normal?

Accepted Answer

Why do want to use: It during breast feeding ,  a general rule is no one should be exposed to any laser light other than the person , how safe it it is guide lines dictate will not allow the baby near you ,   personnel will use protective gear, glass etc. Direct hit to eye will damage it , diode laser where electric diodes used as media  is widely used in industries , also used for hair removal.

Question 2

is it safe to have laser hair removal on your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Usually: If your skin is pale and your hair is dark, and you can keep your skin out of the sun for at least 2 weeks prior to the procedure, then laser hair removal is safe. The laser does not penetrate deep enough to cause any damage to internal organs so doing it on your stomach is just fine.

Question 3

is it safe to have laser hair removal done if i am also on amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

It Is Safe: There is no danger of taking Amoxicillin during your laser hair removal sessions.

Question 4

hi. is it safe to use laser hair removal during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Such treatments to the outside surface of your body do not interfere with fetal development. Whether this is by laser or over the counter creams &amp; lotions it does not trigger a change in the blood. Only things that enter your blood can reach the fetus.

Question 5

how safe is laser hair removal?

Accepted Answer

Risks are few: While all lasers have the potential to burn and no treatment is 100% effective laser hair removal performed by experienced hands is safe and effective.  Beware of cut-rate places with poor supervision and inexperienced operators.

Question 6

is it safe to use laser hair removal on a male's sensitive area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I often use less power in the sensitive areas,  it may take a few treatments if less power is used , but hurts less.  I also use a zimmer chiller which takes off the edge.  
Lana long, m.D, .

Question 7

is vaginal laser hair removal safe ?

Accepted Answer

YEs : Provided on outside of vagina, can be used over labia majora where there is hair.

Question 8

is home laser hair removal devices is safe?

Accepted Answer

Home LASER: There is no such device and you are advised against using a LASER which is a powerful medical device without a physician for any purpose.

Question 9

is laser hair removal safe while being on accutane?

Accepted Answer

Risk for burn : Increased risk for burn. Best to wait until Accutane treatment is complete before attempting laser treatment.

Question 10

is laser hair removal treatment safe on all body parts? does it have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Laser hair removal: Laser hair removal is safe only if done safely. Higher than recommended settings can cause burns, skin color changes or scarring.  The risks are higher in darker skin types  or individuals with a tan

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