Don’t believe everything you hear about diabetes and laser hair removal
Millions of people live with diabetes. And to be clear, it’s a serious disease. However, with routine doctor visits, diligent monitoring of blood sugar, and a healthy diet, many individuals live long, healthy, fruitful lives.
But it’s worth noting those same people require more attention to daily routines. Is it a good idea to eat or drink this food? Will I get too tired if I play this sport without eating first?
Many diabetics are understandably cautious with the elements of their lives. Diabetes can lead to many side effects, including but not limited to potential blindness, foot circulation issues, risk of heart attack or stroke, and kidney problems.
And that got us thinking: do any of these prohibitions fall into the category of self-care, specifically laser hair removal? A Google search will reveal taking an overly cautious approach. But today, we’re here to tell you why you might not need to fear everything you hear about laser hair removal as a diabetic. Read on to find out why.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that takes place either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when a person cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. It impacts how the body uses blood sugar and how it can turn food into energy.
Diabetics don’t produce enough insulin, and when there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar can remain in the bloodstream, which leads to the effects mentioned above.
Some online research reveals caution should be taken for diabetics with laser hair removal. Why?
There is always the possibility of a laser hair removal client feeling discomfort during a treatment. This could be because they aren’t used to the laser. Or it could be because they’re further along in their laser hair removal journey, and the laser strength has increased since their first few treatments.
People with diabetes may be more sensitive to pain and discomfort due to nerve damage caused by the condition.
Another potential issue is a higher risk of infection. This might be due to the poor circulation and weakened immune system that are side effects of diabetes. If an infection occurs following treatment, it will prolong a person’s laser hair removal journey and, in some cases, may require additional treatment.
In addition to potential infection, hyperpigmentation (darkening or lightening of the skin) is another issue.
The likelihood of this happening is rare for any laser hair removal client, even if they have diabetes.
… caution should always be on the mind with any chronic disease …
Will a person with diabetes encounter any issues getting laser hair removal?
While caution should always be on the mind with any chronic disease, when it comes to laser hair removal, there are no restrictions in place.
You might come across a publication that highlights potential risk, but most of the time a diabetic is no more at risk for complications than someone who does not have the disease.
Let’s say a person with diabetes came in for a laser hair removal treatment and noticed a (very rare) burn in the area. In that case, extra time between treatments would be required. But again, the likelihood of this happening – as is the case with any client – is rare.
It’s comforting to know diabetes won’t prevent laser hair removal treatment.
Of course! Safety and peace of mind is the number-one factor with laser hair removal. If you have diabetes and want to enjoy the benefits of going hair-free but still have concerns, talk to your doctor. Then, set up a consultation with a laser hair removal professional. You’ll love never having to shave again!