What are the side effects of laser hair removal?

For readers in Dexter, Michigan, this page sets out the side-effect list first and the preparation second, so you know it before the session.

The list to expect

www.aad.org describes the most common side effects as minor, lasting one to three days. The effects it lists are discomfort, swelling and redness.

The condition on the word rare

www.aad.org also says other possible side effects are rare when a dermatologist performs the treatment or directly supervises it. That ties the reassurance to who runs the session, which is a question you can settle before you book.

What to have ready before a session

• Two or three days with a light schedule after the appointment.
• The name of the person who will perform the treatment, and whether a dermatologist directly supervises.
• A written plan for what you will do if something appears that is not on the list.