A – No, laser hair removal will not burn the skin when it is performed properly by a certified and experienced laser esthetics technician. Nearly all laser hair removal treatment units are designed with patient safety as the number one priority. When a machine of this type is operated by a professional technician then the patient can expect only temporary redness and spots along with a short period of sensitive skin following their treatment.
This is the most direct answer for anyone inquiring about does laser hair removal burn the skin.
However, along with having a professional technician using a quality machine (our Candela Gentle Max Pro unit here at Maya Laser is one of the most popular units in Canada, and it has a reputation for design excellence and safety of operation) operated by an experienced tech, it is important that the patient follow these precautions prior to their treatment:
- Do not use any type of product on the skin for at least 3 days prior to your treatment, and even longer is preferable
- Do not suntan (either naturally or in a tanning salon) the region for 3 weeks to a month prior to your treatment
- Do not use any type of depilatory cream (like Nair, among others) on your skin in the same 3 weeks to a month prior to your treatment. Hair should ONLY be shaved with a razor right before your treatment, no other type of hair removal product should be used before the treatment
Does laser hair removal burn the skin? No, it does not provided the treatment is provided by a qualified laser esthetics tech and the patient has not done anything to make their skin more susceptible to damage from the laser.