The procedure of getting rid of unwanted hair, usually in the face, armpits, legs, bikini lines and other areas involves the use of a pulsating light which basically kills of the follicle of the strand. Laser hair removal actually needs several sessions with a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon before a satisfactory hair free area is achieved.

The number of sessions per person is dependent on the person’s skin type and hair coloring. Density is also a factor that may affect the number of times a person may visit the doctor. Although it is a basic procedure that is not commonly viewed as dangerous, there may be complications which may arise from it.

Hyper pigmentation is one of the possible side effects of this method of removal. There are many instances that skin may darken after several exposures to laser hair removal or even after the initial try. This may be a temporary occurrence that will resolve itself after a few weeks but there are rare instances when the hyper pigmentation lasts longer than a few months even up to a year and some cases may even be permanent.

On the other hand, hypo pigmentation may also occur to some individuals who wish to undergo the method. In this case, people with dark skin may experience patches of their dermis growing light along with the lessening of follicles. It should be noted that people with fairer dermis may reap more desirable results from laser hair removal while those with darker skin may not have the desired results.

The regrowth of what should have been removed may also happen in some cases. Instead of being removed, some hair may be resistant to the treatment. This means that patches may occur in the supposedly cleared area and may recur no matter how many sessions are done. Sometimes the new growth may be finer in texture or lighter in coloring compared to the original ones but growth may still occur.