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Some lasers are less effective & more harmful under certain conditions like skintone & hair color. Lasers can lead to never seen hair growth in 0.6% - 10% of people with skin types III, IV, V, & VI, as well as among those with certain hormonal disorders. This is called paradoxical hypertrichosis. When unwanted hair growth occurs, it appears on the faces and necks of women and the torsos of men. Scientists still don’t know why. Lasers cannot removal hair over tattooed skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358894727-KMIY18PFTWGZFA44FLRC/Paradoxical-hypertrichosis.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview Warning. 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Anyone taking corticosteroids or hormone supplements are also at risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950723-OZSF0W7G03O0BV9VQM7P/Long-Term-Outcome-of-LHR-Images-from-study.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Don’t let this happen to you Paradoxical Hypertrichosis (increased hair growth). Long-term outcome of laser hair removal. 6-month post treatment of man’s upper arms and upper back. View full study at BewareofLaser.com Source: JOURNAL OF COSMETIC AND LASER THERAPY 2018, VOL. 20, NO. 3, 179–183 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950734-DMWXWVFA97DLBW7NYTV4/Paradoxical-Hypertrichosis-Study-.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Therapy {A scientific study} Hair induction occurred several months after the onset of laser hair removal treatments and after at least three treatments had been performed. This indicates that hair induction is a process that develops over time and that some type of local activation is necessary. It most often occurs with the treatment of vellus hair on the face and neck, and even though the overall hair count in the treated area is reduced, thicker, longer, and more pigmented hairs grow where the vellus hair previously existed. Photographs of a 22-year-old woman with skin type IV (A) before & (B) after two treatments with a long-pulse 755-nm alexandrite laser of the chin and beard area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950719-02C9BRQRLF5XMTME75CQ/Laser-Promos-Important-Facts.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Beware of Laser Hair Removal. Important Facts. Laser is not a permanent hair removal method and it is unlawful to claim it is. Laser does not work on everyone and not all lasers are intended for all skin tones, hair color nor all body parts. You will spend thousands of dollars on laser treatments over the course of your lifetime to maintain reduced hair results. Paradoxical hypertrichosis occurs in up to 10% of laser clients on the face & neck of women & upper torso of men. Electrolysis is safe for men and women with any hair and skin color. It’s even safe for tattoos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950704-D2ROSZUWSHMH010RCCC3/Laser-Attracted-To-Pigment.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Laser Light is Attracted to Pigment On darker surfaces, light is filtered through the red wavelength & absorbed by the dark pigment. On lighter surfaces, no pigment is present, so the light passes through the hair & skin with no effect. Before get laser hair removal, learn more about the best types of laser » for your skin and hair conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950730-KHOHMKQ1FQU4A6O4RUZ6/PH-after-LHR-Study_Pie-Chart.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Hypertrichosis Not Uncommon After Laser Removal of Facial Hair Of 543 women who were treated for facial hair at a laser center in Spain from December 1998 to December 2003. The women were aged 16-52 years; 68% had type III skin, and the remaining women had either type II or type IV skin. About 80% were treated with an alexandrite laser, whereas the others were treated with either an Nd:YAG laser or intense pulsed light. They received 3-23 treatments. At follow-up, an average of 10% of the women had increased facial hair, 8% had no change, 78% had reduced hair growth, and 3% had complete hair removal. The remaining 1% had incomplete information and weren’t included in the analysis. source: Elsevier Global Medical News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950739-QTCPHA27O140RI9PEMQP/Learn-More-About-Laser-.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Learn More about Laser Hair Removal Check out these resource links https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950726-U3VRYOGBCCWST18H14LS/Long-Term-Outcome-of-LHR-Quote-from-Study.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Outcomes Study on Paradoxical Hypertrichosis – QUOTE “Long-Term Practitioners offering LHR should be aware of this rare complication and be cautions when treating body areas with vellus hair. Although the phenomenon appears to affect darker skinned individuals, it can also affect those with lighter skin. Using suboptimal laser fluences and prolonged treatment intervals may predispose individuals to the development of this unwanted side effect. On a practical level, paradoxical hypertrichosis should be listed on the informed consent, and pre-treatment photographs of all patients are paramount. Further studies are needed to elucidate the pathogenesis of this entity and understand factors that lead to its occurrence.” Source: JOURNAL OF COSMETIC AND LASER THERAPY 2018, VOL. 20, NO. 3, 179–183 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fce59780006534e3c8bd8b9/1607358950714-G08BUNQNRVFHFSSONVSI/Laser-Sign-the-Petition.jpg Beware of Laser Campaign Overview - Take A Stand Take a stand against Laser Hair Removal Companies. Stop them from omitting information about the risks of increased hair growth on men & women with skin types III IV V VI. This is called paradoxical hypertrichosis Stop them from making false claims about the longevity of laser hair removal results. Laser is not a permanent hair removal method.