Laser Hair Removal and Air Travel- Any Risk?

asked 7 months ago by spin2011 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: air travel, risk

Hi, is there any known risk or complication involved for treated areas if going on a long distance air flight a few days after getting laser hair removal. Thanks

6 answers to Laser Hair Removal and Air Travel- Any Risk?

Laser Hair Removal and Air Travel

There should be no risk or complication involved in flying after a laser hair removal session.There are possible temporary side effects however. These can include pain, swelling, redness, blistering and hyperpigmentation. Your doctor can prescribe appropriate pain medication as needed after the treatment. Swelling can be alleviated with topical treatments. Blistering usually resolves on its own. However, you may choose to keep these areas covered in the meantime if the appearance... more

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Laser Hair Removal and Air Travel

No need to worry, there is no risk involved and no untoward effect from taking a flight after having a laser hair removal treatment.

Deborah Sarnoff, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Laser Hair Removal and Air Travel

There are no risks in flying after laser hair removal. If the area is irritated and you are sitting on the area (bikini) or leaning on it for a long time (back), you may feel slightly more irritation though!

Sheri G. Feldman, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Risks of Laser hair removal and air travel

There is no risk if you travel by airplane at any time after laser hair removal. Lasers create a beam of highly concentrated light that penetrates deep into the skin where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This light energy is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to destroy numerous follicles at a time and leaves the surrounding skin unaffected.