I have super Itchy red and white swollen bumps all over legs and arms after laser hair removal treatment. - What can I do?

Laser hair removal devices use energy that is attracted to pigment in the hair, but also pigment in general. It is not so much that the tattoo needed to be covered, but is important to stay clear a good inch or so distance from the tattoo so that the wavelength doesn’t reach the tattoo a...

Thanks for the question. If your skin is irritated from shaving, I would give it time to heal before pursuing another hair removal treatment. Keep in mind that home laser systems do not provide consistent results of professional treatment. The home devices can also have risks you do not have to...

Hello MW.  Although most medications are not contraindicated with lasers because of photosensitivity, we do usually take precautions with cancer drugs and chemotherapy.  We usually refer back to the oncologist for their experience and wait for approval.  In our 15 year experience with laser ha...

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  I'm sorry this happened to you.  You should immediately follow up with the supervising physician where the treatment took place.  I am guessing that they used the wrong settings for device for your skin type and sun exposure.  You should probab...

After multiple treatments of laser hair removal the hairs typically become finer and may lighten a bit in color but would not turn white. It is possible that you are now noticing the white hairs as the darker hairs are being removed! 

Thanks it is interesting question. The answer is( no) , there is no relationship. The laser waves in the hair removal target dermal and subdermal tissues with are  very superficial tissues, whereas  the nerves which supply our teeth are very deep and cannot be damaged with such kind of...