Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular treatment to remove unwanted facial hair, with proven higher efficacy than waxing or shaving.
Some individuals may experience temporary side effects after having surgery, including burning, scabbing and skin color changes. But don’t worry; these effects will go away over time!
Cold Sores
Cold sores are painful conditions caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is the same form of herpes responsible for genital herpes, so its transmission through oral sex may occur as well. A single outbreak typically lasts 1-2 weeks before diminishing. Although there is no cure for herpes, laser treatment has proven itself a promising way of decreasing frequency and severity compared to creams or ointments; eliminating all sources of HSV virus killing helps ensure fewer breakouts for years down the line!
Your first signs of a cold sore outbreak might include itchy lips or around your mouth and an unusual sensation like itching or tingling, along with pain or sore throat symptoms. You can help reduce or avoid cold sore outbreaks by eating cool foods and drinking plenty of fluids; taking anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can also help relieve discomfort and inflammation.
Once a cold sore appears, you can recognize it by its small blisters and clear fluid. After about 2 weeks it should crust or scab over, eventually disappearing entirely. Unfortunately they may recur again for extended periods and become very painful when trying to work, eat, or sleep normally.
Though you cannot stop an outbreak completely, cold sore topical medication like Aciclovir or Famciclovir may reduce the number and length of sores during an outbreak. You should avoid kissing others during an outbreak and use barriers such as lip balm or scab protector in public when necessary to reduce transmission of herpes virus. You can further decrease herpes transmission by keeping drink glasses, utensils, razors, washcloths and towels separate from those used by family members to limit herpes virus transmission between household members.
At Water Tower Dental Care, we offer cold sore laser therapy treatments that can help prevent painful outbreaks in the future. For optimal results, it’s advised to schedule multiple sessions every 4-6 weeks apart for maximum benefit. Contact us now to make an appointment to treat your cold sores!
Aphthous Ulcers
Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers (RAS), also known as Canker Sores, are painful lesions in the mouth that appear as single or clustered spots on either cheek lining, roof of mouth lining, inside lips or beneath tongue linings. Although noncontagious they typically last seven-10 days. RAS may cause discomfort as well as hinder eating, drinking, speech and writing processes.
These idiopathic ulcers of the mouth, otherwise known as herpetiform aphthous stomatitis, may be brought on by stress and hormonal changes. Affectees typically experience nonkeratinized oral mucosa areas including gingiva, tongue, and palate and experience recurrence of 20 percent or higher among affected individuals; symptoms are marked by mixed inflammatory infiltrates containing T-helper cells while T-suppressor cells coexist. Herpetiform aphthous stomatitis is associated with systemic autoimmune conditions including Behcet’s Syndrome Crohn’s Disease systemic Lupus Erythematosus among others.
An evaluation of symptoms may help uncover potential sources for these ulcers. A complete blood count revealing anemia might point to deficiencies of iron, folate or vitamin B12. Cyclic neutropenia might also be considered an explanation for mouth sores; while inflammation caused by food sensitivities like gluten-sensitive enteropathy (Celiac disease) could be detected via serum anti-endomysium antibody and transglutaminase assay tests.
Aphthous ulcers can be treated in several ways. Over-the-counter topical gels, pastes, and rinses may provide quick pain relief when applied directly to them; typically up to four times daily. Oral steroids may also be utilized alongside these treatments for more serious cases.
Additionally, patients can try avoiding foods known to trigger ulcers, like dairy and gluten, while practicing good oral hygiene. Dentists can provide guidance on the optimal brushing technique and equipment that reduce irritation of the mouth lining; nutritional supplements like Vitamin B-12 capsules, folate tablets or zinc may also help. If OTC treatments don’t provide relief, speaking to a dermatologist might provide better answers or alternative treatment solutions.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a group of skin conditions characterized by redness, itching, dryness and flaking on various areas of skin. There are seven forms of dermatitis: Atopic Dermatitis; Contact Dermatitis; Eczema; Dyhidrotic Dermatitis; Nummular Dermatitis; Seborrheic Dermatitis and Stasis Dermatitis – with symptoms appearing anywhere from on the face, arms legs back neck or even elsewhere on body with intermittent flare-ups of symptoms over time.
Laser hair removal can help alleviate psoriasis, dermatitis and other skin conditions by targeting hair follicles without harming nearby skin cells. Light beams target pigment cells to damage them so they stop producing hair; this results in smooth and clearer skin!
If you are considering laser hair removal as a solution for a skin condition, it is wise to consult an experienced practitioner who can suggest the ideal plan of action. Make sure your provider uses high-quality lasers. It is also wise to limit sun exposure prior to and post laser hair removal treatment as this process doesn’t work well on tanned skin.
Facial laser hair removal has an established history of being safe and effective, surpassing more traditional hair removal techniques such as electrolysis or waxing in terms of effectiveness and speed of results. One study comparing their performance concluded that laser hair removal produced results up to 80% faster and more accurately.
Facial laser hair removal performed by an experienced medical provider like board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green in NYC can be an extremely safe and effective procedure for many skin types, however it’s essential that an expert provides treatment so as to avoid adverse side effects like rash, burns, hyperpigmentation or scarring.
Unwanted facial and body hair can be embarrassing for patients. It can accentuate uneven complexion and skin tone and be hard to remove with traditional methods like tweezers or shaving, leaving smooth, soft skin without hair growth – often after just six treatments! Laser hair removal provides a permanent solution.
Sunburn
At Laser Hair Removal of San Antonio we take the rules seriously; one such rule is avoiding sun exposure and tanning before laser hair removal treatments. Doing this protects the skin from UV rays that could potentially cause hyper-pigmentation, burns or scarring and ensure you achieve the best possible results while also avoiding irreparable harm to delicate facial tissue.
Book a laser appointment as soon as your tan begins to fade for optimal results. Because this procedure transmits concentrated heat directly into your follicles, tanned skin may react differently when exposed to this concentrated heat source.
Daily sunscreen use, including after laser treatments, is also highly recommended to minimize sun damage and minimize your chances of cold sores or other skin conditions arising from prolonged sun exposure. This can help ensure optimal outcomes from treatments and maintain an even complexion over time.
If you are concerned about the condition of your tan after laser hair removal, speak to the practitioner who provided your treatment and they should be able to offer advice and assist in treating any potential issues that may arise.
Although laser hair removal is most often associated with unwanted facial hair, it can also be used to eliminate excess body hair on the neck and upper chest. While shaving and waxing are two conventional approaches for dealing with excess neck/chest hair removal, laser treatments permanently eliminate unwanted hair without risking ingrown hairs or pseudo-folliculitis; by contrast, laser treatments remove unwanted hair permanently reducing its regrowth over time.
Laser hair removal treatments may leave your treated area feeling like it has been exposed to sunlight for a few hours following, as laser light absorbed by hair follicle pigment converts into heat that damages it and stops new hair growth. You should use cool compresses instead of rubbing or scratching skin immediately after treatment and avoid applying any occlusive ointments which might trap in heat and compound the problem further.
if your tan is reacting negatively to laser treatments, it is wise to consult a dermatologist or laser specialist immediately. They will be able to recommend the appropriate course of action and offer tips on how to prevent similar issues in future treatments.
