Is It Possible for a Hair Removal Laser to Damage Your Eyes if They Are Shut?

Thanks for your question -   It is difficult to know exactly what will happen because I don't know what type of laser was used or the setting that were applied. Redness can certainly appear after laser treatments.  In our San Francisco area we rely on careful laser...

Whether or not a gel is used is truly up to the technicians discretion. Some offices use the gel to protect the outer layers of the skin however, it is not required. 

Thank you for your question. I recommend care with a board certified dermatologist in order to  help you plan your hair removal and the light therapy in a away to maximize effectiveness, and safety. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. Hair removal should be safe with the ELOS or any other hair removal laser despite your medical history. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in laser surgery and for the most effective and safe...

We tell our patients that it will take 6 treatments (spread out every 6 weeks) to achieve about an 80-90% permanent reduction. 2 treatments are not usually enough. It is important to be specific about what area you want treated (or in your case, not treated). I think you DO have a chance of...

Thank you for your question. If your hair is fine, the only laser I have found to treat fine dark hair is the Candela Gentle Yag, which is able to deliver very short pulses into the fine hair.  We have worked with lasers for 20 years, and this is the only one we have seen to work...