Laser Hair Removal Done in an Experienced Doctor's Office in Peter's Township

Laser Hair Removal Risks are Often Overlooked.

Thirty-five states consider laser hair removal to be the practice of medicine.
The following is a scandalous example of lack of informed consent. A client was burned who had no idea that getting laser hair removal to remove pubic hair could result in serious burns of her labia. Her procedure was done in a plastic surgeon’s office by a nurse.
Caution with laser hair removal. There are definitely serious risks.

See our website for more shocking evidence of botched laser hair removal jobs.

What about your face?

Would you trust your face to an inexperienced laser technician with little or no experience?

Of course not.

But how can you know? Do some research. Has that office just recently open in the past couple of years? When you receive a treatment, do you get the same laser operator each time? On the other hand, every time that you go, do you get different technicians with varying levels of experience?
Facial scarring has occurred from laser hair removal but is extremely rare in experienced hands.

At Happel Laser, we have the longest experience of doing laser hair removal in our city. That means a lot!

Consider what Dr Roy Geronemus, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center, said about laser hair removal.
‘‘If you’re considering laser hair removal, consider this: It’s not always a sure thing. “Hair removal lasers aren’t like point-and-shoot cameras,” The results can be great, but if you’re treated with the wrong laser or if it’s on the wrong setting, you won’t get the maximum hair reduction (there’s no such thing as total removal). In addition, you might end up with burns, hyperpigmentation, and even increased hair growth.’’

In a position statement, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association writes that when laser procedures are done by a non-doctor health professional, “The supervising physician shall be physically present on-site, immediately available, and able to respond promptly to any question or problem that may occur while the procedure is being performed.”

It behooves you to do research and careful investigation. You should not make decisions when considering laser hair removal based on convenience or cost alone.

Dr. Alam stated in an NBC news.com article by Genevieve Pittman from Reuters on Oct.16,2013.

“A lot of people view it as something similar to getting a haircut, but it’s a little bit more involved and has greater risks,” he said. “There’s a chance you could have a scar or a burn for life.”

Consider the Laser Hair Removal Risk That it Won’t Work

If wrong settings on the laser are used, the hair may not fall out. If the laser operator does not use strong enough settings, you won’t get the maximum hair reduction. That is a waste of your money and time.

Are laser hair risks less if you are not tanned?

Yes.

Also consider that If the operator is not experienced or unethical, they could charge you for treatments that would never possibly work. That means that if you have blond, red, or gray hair laser hair removal can never work for you. Laser hair removal works on people with dark hair and light skin.

As a trusted doctor’s office in our community, we will tell you if you are a good candidate for laser hair removal or not.

Laser Hair Removal Financial Risks

In addition to the safety risks, there are financial risks if you buy a frontloaded-prepaid package. There is a significant risk that the national laser chain will go bankrupt. You will never see that money again.

Why?

Because it really happened just a few months ago. American Laser Skincare had 132 offices throughout the country. Many unsuspecting people were abandoned and left with obligations to pay thousands of dollars for laser treatments that they never received. Many had their credit ratings ruined.

Seriously?

Read more about laser hair removal regrets at www.happelaser.com

Some places charge you a huge cancellation fee if you sign a contract and later change your mind. Others only find out later when their attorney has read the fine print.

Read our Google Reviews about laser hair removal risks.

Please read the following review written by a patient in a Google Review by an angry client who visited a laser chain located right here in our Pittsburgh.
She described her experience as “Awful”. She felt that her consultation was rushed. She said that they were pushing papers in her face. She told them that she did not want to finance through them. They threatened her with a 30% cancellation fee if you change your mind. This client said that she went to a competitor who was cheaper. She was also told to return a week after her scheduled follow up because there were not enough dark hairs to be effective. She stated that she was very upset with their practices.
The new clinical director at this chain office was a personal trainer and sold real estate before her two week training to become the clinical director. No wonder the client felt angry.

If you go to a laser chain, they push you to take out a line of credit on the spot when you sign up for their package deals.

Laser hair removal risks are higher outside of a doctor’s office.

Laser hair removal should be done in a doctor’s office for your safety.
That is unethical. Medical treatments should not require that you sign up for a credit card with interest payments. Ruining your credit for cosmetic procedures is immoral. We do not offer a credit option in our doctor’s office.

We don’t sell no stinkin’ hair removal packages.

Packages are unethical in my opinion because people often don’t need or use all of the treatments in a package. Paying as you go is safer and costs less. Period.

When choosing a facility for laser hair removal don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Don’t ever feel pressured to sign on your first day to any office. If someone says that the promotion that they are running ends that day,just walk out and leave. That place is not to be trusted.

Conclusion

It’s crazy.

People are more interested in Kim Kardashian’s derrière than the new declaration from ISIS of a caliph. Be aware that there are risks having laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal is the second most commonly performed cosmetic procedure for a good reason.

Risks of laser hair removal are negligible when dealing with an experienced laser professional.
To be blunt, in the hands of a novice, that is not true.

Beware of national chains that have just recently opened their doors. Their laser operators do not have the experience that we have. Lasers are not like point and shoot cameras.

Bad things like burns and scarring can and do occur in the wrong hands.
We have the longest experience doing laser hair removal in the city. We are the best place to have laser hair removal in Pittsburgh.

You will be in good hands with us. We are a respected physician’s office and have been doing laser hair removal since 1999.

So what are you waiting for?

Give us a call at 724-969-0600 or contact us through our web site to learn more at www.happellaser.com