I Have Sensitive Skin – Can I Still Get Laser Treatments?

Do you have ultra-sensitive skin and assume that you’ll never be able to get a laser treatment? While some laser treatments can be too harsh for super sensitive skin, other treatments are better options. Here is everything that you need to know about laser treatments for sensitive skin.

Pre-treatment consultation— The pre-treatment consultation is always important for laser treatments, but if you have sensitive skin, that pre-treatment consultation is exceptionally important. This will ensure that the treatment is tailored to you and your individual skin needs. Many laser treatments can be adjusted as needed so that they will not harm or overly irritate your sensitive skin.

After treatment care— Lotions and creams prescribed to soothe your skin after laser treatments can sometimes be surprisingly irritating to sensitive skin. However, as long as you’ve already discussed the sensitivity of your skin before treatment, you will be prescribed the right solutions for your skin type.

The best laser treatments for sensitive skin— As you might expect, the selection of available skin treatments is a little limited for people with sensitive skin, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to achieve the appearance you desire. While laser skin resurfacing can be harsh on some skin types, Laser Toning—Genesis is a gentler treatment that reduces wrinkles with no down time. The FotoFacial offers a less invasive solution to traditional facials by directing light to the deepest parts of your skin without impacting the outer layers. These are just a couple examples of milder versions of common laser treatments—just ask your skin care specialist about the best options for you.

Laser hair removal for sensitive skin— When it comes to ultra-sensitive skin, laser hair removal can actually be a great alternative to the regular routine of shaving or waxing. Careful consultation and tailored products will make sure that the treatment itself does not overly irritate your skin, and after your treatments are complete, you will never have to worry about getting painful ingrown hairs or abusing your skin with razors or wax again.

Sensitive skin doesn’t have to keep you from the best laser treatments! To learn more about our skin care products or to schedule a consultation with one of our skin care experts at North Scottsdale Laser & Skin Care Clinic, call (480) 513-2888, or book your appointment online.