I recently had my last laser hair removal session (6 weeks ago) and I want to have a few sessions on the tanning beds. However I am aware of the dangers of tanning following laser hair removal i.e. hyperpigmentation, scarring and blisters and I was planning to wait 2 months before exposing my skin to tanning beds. Therefore, is 2 months a satisfactory time frame to wait before it is considered 'safe' to start going to the tanning beds?
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January 24, 2016
Answer: When is it considered safe to start tanning after laser hair removal?
Electrolysis rarely results in permanent hair loss. It is more similar to plucking the hair. Laser hair removal can result in a permanent solution. Be careful with this, however. If they accidentally treat too large of an area, you might wind up with an unusual and...
The reason hair has to be shaven before laser hair removal is the laser is attracted to the pigment of the hair. If there is hair above the skin not only are you at a higher risk for a burn on the surface of the skin, the laser will not penetrate below the skin to kill the follice....
You can treat forehead hair with laser. I treat orthodox Jewish women with low hairlines that want their hairline raised. I do not understand the comment about a transplant. If you mean you have a thin hairline and some hairs on your forehead both procedures can be done but see a hair transplant...
