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Does laser hair removal cause scarring?
  • Risk is Rather Small
  • Temporary Pigmentary Changes
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    Risk is Rather Small

    Any laser procedure can cause scarring, and this is included as a risk on most consent forms you will sign prior to laser treatment. However, the risk of scarring from laser hair removal is rather small and is a function of many things including:
    • The experience, skill, knowledge and training of the laser operator
    • Your particular ability to heal
    • The amount of melanin pigment in your skin with greater risk for darker skin types
    • Type of laser used

    Temporary Pigmentary Changes

    Many people experience pigmentary changes, either lightening of the skin or darkening of skin, following a laser procedure. Most of time this is not scarring, even though people often believe that it is. Pigmentary changes following laser procedures are usually resolve in a period of weeks to months.

    Experienced Operators Diminish Risk

    Although the risk of scarring from a laser procedure is quite small, you can minimize your risk by selecting an experienced operator to perform your laser treatment who is supervised by an on-site physician.

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