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The answer is possibly. If you are being treated with the laser for hair removal around the perioral or mouth region, this could stimulate a herpetic or herpes outbreak. I would discuss your concerns with your treating physician and see if they want to put you on valcylovir prior to the laser treatment which can prevent a breakout. Good luck with your treatment.
It is possible that you could experience a breakout. You should take a medication such as Valtrex prior to your visit. Consult with your primary physician for medication control prior to your visit.
If you have herpes, you should be on a medication prior to hair removal sessions called Valacylovir. It will help prevent a possible breakout after a laser hair removal session, particularly if you are being treated around the mouth area. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
If you want to completely remove or drastically reduce facial hair growth, the laser hair removal would be your best option. Also, I would recommend that you see a physician who uses the ND:YAG laser for hair removal as this is the safest laser to use on African American skin types. Good luck in...
An itchy rash can occur after laser hair removal treatment. This happens because the hair follicles become irritated. You can apply cool washcloths to the area to help sooth it. You can also take an antihistamine and apply hydrocortisone cream. I recommend contacting your treating physician...
Typically there is 5-6 weeks between treatments to allow regrowth of hairs for the next treatment. Lasers only work on the hairs that are in the growing phase (not the resting or transitional phase - and we can't tell by looking at it which phase the hairs are in). They also work...
