Contraindications for laser hair removal?

Are there any contraindications for laser hair removal? I am taking tetracycline.

3 answers to “Contraindications for laser hair...”

A: Laser Hair Removal contraindications and adverse reactions

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Laser hair removal works by a process known as selective photothermolysis, wherein laser light is used to heat up and destroy follicles selectively on the skin. Laser light is essentially one wavelength of the light spectrum and can thus be absorbed by the hair follicles but also the skin. Thus, your treating... more

A: Some antibiotics can make the skin very sensitive.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Any changes in the medical history can affect the procedure. You should inform the technician performing the treatment of any new medication, or conditions before each treatment. Antibiotics can make your skin photo sensitive, and you may not be able to tolerate the pain and discomfort during the treatment.... more

A: Laser Hair Removal contraindications

Ronald Shelton, MD

Light-colored hair typically doesn’t respond well to laser hair removal. It should not be done if you have a suntan as that may increase the risk of blistering and pigment change. Very dark-skinned individuals need to have a laser with a longer wavelength than the one more commonly used. The longer... more

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