Laser injury to teeth with upper lip treatment? And not seeing results...

Each patient's react differently after a treatment. Laser hair removal can take a 3-6 treatments to remove hair permanently. The teeth are sensitive due to the heat on the target area going into the teeth as well. You didn't mention it, but I would ask if they have a shield for the teeth, in case on wasn't used. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question! Since you did not specify the laser that has been used, it is hard to make any predictions. If IPL is used, sometimes it is hard to obtain desired results. Your skin and hair type are best combination for positive results, still, you should wait few treatments to see your situation improves. It can take up to 12 treatments to see desired results. If your PCOS is well controlled, you can still expect desired results but may need few touchups every now and then. Laser reaches as deep as to the dermis of your skin, which is around 0.4 mm therefore it is hard for laser to penetrate to the root of your teeth. You can always put gauze or cotton pads to keep the upper lip area lifted and prevent burning sensation to be felt on the other side of your upper lip area. Best of luck!

Since you did not specify the laser that has been used, it is hard to make any predictions. If IPL is used, sometimes it is hard to obtain desired results. Your skin and hair type are best combination for positive results, still, you should wait few treatments to see your situation improves. It can take up to 12 treatments to see desired results. If your PCOS is well controlled, you can still expect desired results but may need few touchups every now and then. Laser reaches as deep as to the dermis of your skin, which is around 0.4 mm therefore it is hard for laser to penetrate to the root of your teeth. You can always put gauze or cotton pads to keep the upper lip area lifted and prevent burning sensation to be felt on the other side of your upper lip are

 

Thank you for your questions and we understand your concerns.  It is difficult to answer your question without knowing what kind of equipment was used.  Lasers are almost always better than IPL for Laser Hair Removal.  With PCOS, your struggle with hair will be an on-going battle but you should be able to see improvement.  Look for the best equipment and experience, rather than the cheapest price.Newer lasers have features built in (such as sapphire cooling tips) to make them more comfortable.  Some of the newer technology is also more efficient, allowing for lower energy settings to be used with better results and less discomfort.  For any laser treatment, safety is the most important consideration.   In the state of Texas, every new laser patient has to be seen by a medical practitioner.  At that point, they can determine if you can be safely treated with their laser.We recommend finding an experienced and reputable provider in your area with updated equipment.  Calibration and power of the laser is important for a safe, comfortable and effective treatment.  Find out what laser they will use and if it is under a maintenance contract.  If their laser isn’t calibrated on a regular basis or is underpowered, your treatment may be painful or inefficient. We can't comment on the laser you mentioned.  It doesn't have the power & features we required.

It is still early to see improvements. It takes 6-10 treatments in the lip area. Some lasers are more effective than others. IPL is not as good as lasers. You should see results with light skin and thick dark hair. However, with PCOS, it is an ongoing battle and you will require many touch ups. Sometimes gauze can be placed between the teeth and lips to provide comfort. No permanent injury has been sustained.