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Can I Get Hurt from a Laser Treatment?

i was considering a laser treatment for my face and also laser hair removal. are these proven safe?

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4 laser treatment risks you should know

Risks of laser treatmentst will depend on which laser is used and the purpose. 1) Skin burns Lasers work by imparting energy. Certain lasers, such as the CO2 or erbium laser, are designed to completely remove the outer layer of skin to varying depths. When used by trained physicians, these lasers can be very effective at reducing wrinkles and improving skin pigment. They can be equally effective, when used inappropriately, at permanently scarring the skin. Other lasers are designed to... more
D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Treatment and Safety

Medical and Cosmetic Laser treatments are very safe in general, with some procedures being more "risky"- such as full face laser resurfacing, and others being extremely "safe"-- such as laser hair removal. The MOST important factor in your safety is to be properly evaluated and treated by an experienced laser and aesthetic surgeon who is Board Certified (see the American Board of Medical Specialties) in an accepeted aesthetic field, such as Dermatology or Plastic... more
Jeffrey C. Poole, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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