Question: I have scheduled my laser hair removal next month and cannot wait to see the results. I want to go back to work the next day and was wondering if there are any visual side effects of a laser hair removal procedure?
Answer: In most instances there is no residual visible side effects from laser hair removal though in some patients they will get a small amount of redness in and around each hair due to the injury that occurs in that area from the actual laser. This typically is nothing that is horribly noticeable and can be easily covered with makeup if that is necessary. There are occasional side effects or complications from laser hair removal that can be visible such as pigmentation changes or significant redness or very mild burns but these are extremely uncommon in experienced hands.