Hello, I'm a 27F who has tried Alexandrite laser sessions 3 times in row. After the session (total body first 2 appointments and 3rd only half lower body with Candela Gentlemax Pro laser) in 4-5 hours or even a day, I end up feeling sick with headaches, chills that last over an hour and overall fatigue and loss of appetite. Should I continue the remaining sessions? Is there an analysis or test I could do in order to find out why I am experiencing these awful side effects? Thank you!
Answers (1)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Laser hair removal can possibly trigger a herpes outbreak. We usually prescreen for this at the consult appt and pretreat with valtrex to prevent this from happening. this does not preclude laser hair removal with proper prophylaxis. Here is a helpful link about laser hair removal.
Antibiotics are safe to use after a laser treatment. You want to refrain from being on antibiotics for a minimum of two weeks prior to a laser treatment.