What are the side effects of Laser Hair Removal?

Short-term side effects may include a slight reddening of the skin or local swelling which typically lasts less than an hour, although it may infrequently last a few days. Long wavelength Cutera CoolGlide Nd Yag laser is less likely than older devices to cause prolonged irritation, pigment changes or blistering. Rarely (perhaps 2-4 cases out of a hundred) there can be increased or decreased pigment in the treated area. This is seldom a major cosmetic problem, and generally resolves after several months. Even a single blister (rather like a tiny sunburn) is very rare (less than one in a hundred). The light from the Cutera CoolGlideNd yag laser is safe, simple infra-red light and does not cause skin cancer.

Unlike plucking, waxing and sugaring, laser hair removal does not run the risk of making hair grow back thicker, darker or quicker.

After Cutera CoolGlideNd yag laser treatment hair growth will be delayed, AND when hair does grow back, it is often lighter, finer and less dense.