Women are afraid to go for laser hair removal because they are afraid of getting cancer. Oncologists believe that the procedure is safe if it is carried out in a location away from the tumour and with a certified machine. Sunbathing in the sun and not wearing protective creams are more likely to expose you to excessive ultraviolet radiation. Laser flashes during the procedure are very short and fast. The waves only reach the superficial layers of the skin without affecting the deep tissues and internal organs.