Englewood Laser Hair Removal doctors

Gregory A. Buford, MD Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
125 Inverness Dr E Dry Creek Medical Campus Suite 200, Denver
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Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS
Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon
3600 So. Logan St. Suite 100, Englewood
Christine Rodgers, MD Christine Rodgers, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
4600 Hale Pkwy Ste 330, Denver
Michael Contreras, MD Michael Contreras, MD
Denver Dermatologist
499 East Hampden Ave. Suite 450, Englewood

Recent Answers

Laser Hair Risks: What Are They?

I have heard horror stories about people ending up scarred by laser hair removal and even overdosing on the numbing cream used pre-treatment. What other risks don't I know about, and how can I make sure this doesn't happen to me?

A: Avoiding bad laser hair outcomes

The easiest way to avoid or at least reduce your risk for complications associated with laser treatments is to know who is performing your procedure and their experience. Always ask:

  • how many of these procedures that they have performed?
  • who trained them in this procedure?
  • what complications they have seen?

It is normal to have a certain degree of complications with any procedure but your practitioner should be able to not only reduce your risk for these complications but should also be able to treat them if they do occur.

The most common complications are:

  • skin irritation
  • minor burns
  • suboptimal results

The more major complications can include:

  • severe burn
  • contour irregularities
  • even death (from lidocaine toxicity).

The fact that a complication can occur from even the most minor procedure underscores the importance of knowing the background of your physician or physician extender.

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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