Is laser hair removal hygienic? Could someone contract STDs?

Hello, thank you for your question.  This is a good question. During laser hair reduction treatments, the only part of the hand piece that should be touching the skin is the "distance gauge". The distance gauge is used to distance the lenses precisely from the skin depending on the spot size being used. The distance gauge can easily be removed and sterilized in between treatments. This should be done in between each patient. With proper sterilization of distance gauges, the laser hair reduction treatment is hygienic, and should not cause anyone to contract STD's.