One big benefit of IPL and laser hair removal is that their side effects are minimal and temporary. The most common side effect that you may experience after treatment is skin irritation that can cause itching, swelling, and redness. However, most of these effects usually disappear within a few hours. You may also notice some slight alteration to your skin pigmentation, but this is typically temporary.
More rarely, you may experience some blistering, scarring, crusting, or skin infection if the area being treated is not properly cleaned.