Those stupid stray hairs keep popping up no matter how many times you shave, wax, or pluck. You have tried everything but laser hair removal because you are afraid it will damage your breast implants. A laser is hot and intense, wouldn’t it melt or burst the implant as a result? Your imagination runs wild as you remember that scene from Star Wars where the Death Star targets a planet with its lasers and the planet explodes into oblivion. Ok, now you imagine this happening inside your body and you decide that maybe you can live with those loose hairs. Here’s a reality check that should put you at ease.
First of all, you need to know exactly how the laser works. The area to be treated is very specific and the laser light is attracted by dark pigments like melanin in your hair. The light is absorbed by the hair and then travels through the follicle killing it. The sensation is like a sharp, burning pinch, but it’s not unbearable. The actual amount of pain you feel depends on how sensitive your skin is and where it is taken from. After several treatments, the procedure can give you permanent hair removal or at least lighten or reduce its amount. The surrounding skin is unharmed because it is attracted to the dark pigment, if you have light colored hair or dark skin, this procedure will not work well for you.
If you have breast implants, it does not matter how close to the breast the laser is performed; it will not affect the implants. While the laser is intense, it is not intense enough to penetrate deeper than the follicle. It also has a large amount of tissue, fat, and possibly muscle that protects the implant from damage.
One thing you should know is that if you recently had implants placed and you want to use laser therapy, you should wait until you have recovered from the surgery. This is so that the laser does not aggravate the incisions and cause possible scarring and hyperpigmentation. Other than that, it is perfectly safe to remove those pesky hairs.
Before committing to any procedure, make sure you have thoroughly researched it and your doctor. While breast implants may not interfere with laser work, there may be some other reason why you are not a good candidate. The laws on who can perform the procedure are different by state, so be sure to have an experienced physician or experienced clinician under the supervision of a physician who will perform the procedure. When it comes to breast implants, make sure your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon.
Therefore, put aside your fears of annihilating your enhanced chest area. If there is something that is keeping you from feeling completely confident and satisfied with your body like unwanted hair, go ahead and consider laser hair removal. It’s not going to ruin the work you’ve already done in your quest for self-confidence.