More and more clients report the presence of a high number of moles on the body and would like to know whether laser hair removal is possible in their case. The answer is short and simple: “Yes, laser hair removal is possible, but with care“. Let’s first take a look at what moles are.
Moles, or nevi, are benign skin formations caused by a cluster of melanocytes.
They can be congenital or acquired. While moles are common and usually harmless, any changes in their structure should be assessed by a dermatologist.
Laser hair removal must first and foremost be safe, which is why the aesthetic specialists at LAVEDY laser studio recommend that during the procedure, moles in the area of work must be covered (e.g. with a wooden spatula) to avoid laser exposure, which can change their color but does not increase cancer risk. In many cases, there are hairs that “come out” of the mole – in such cases it is not possible to process the hair follicle, as it will affect the mole and a reaction may occur.
What happens if the laser passes over a mole?
Laser hair removal can affect the mole as a benign formation – when the laser beam of light passes through it, it visibly changes its color, most often causing some darkening and reddening. This, however, does not lead to malignancy and the transformation of the mole into skin cancer, which most people worry may happen. The normal color and structure get restored in a period of several days after the laser hair removal procedure.
Skin cancer is mostly caused by a change in the DNA structure of cells in the skin, which is triggered by ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, it is important that we all use sunscreen with 50 SPF even in the wintertime. Remember, if you doubt the type of mole, consult a specialist.
Is it safe to perform laser hair removal on skin with freckles?
The short answer is “yes“. Freckles are a type of pigment spots that differ in their smooth structure and lighter color than moles. They increase mostly when exposed to the sun and fade with proper skin care. Not every person is prone to the formation of freckles – this is due to hereditary causes, skin type, color, etc. They can be treated safely with laser hair removal. They may slightly darken during treatment but typically return to normal. Clients should regularly apply sunscreen to prevent further freckles.
Can laser hair removal be performed on tattooed areas?
Absolutely not. When performing a procedure, these areas are fenced off with a white pencil and are avoided completely. The laser targets the pigment in the tattoo, which can cause burns and alter the tattoo’s appearance.
If the tattoo is covering a part of an area, such as whole legs or arms and you want to do laser hair removal – you can contact us and we will be happy to prepare an individual price offer for your desired area.
