Careful safety considerations must be taken in each laser treatment that our office provides. Dr. Lamoureux uses her vast knowledge of skin disease as a board certified dermatologist to identify any underlying medical conditions or medications that may be a contraindication to a treatment by taking a thorough medical history prior to your procedure. She stresses the need of being without a tan or have any skin compromise in the area to be treated. If you are determined to be a candidate, she reviews your medical history to determine the individual risks and benefits with you prior to embarking on your treatment course. Risks of treatment include redness, pain, swelling, incomplete removal, post inflammatory pigment change, burning, cold sore development, blistering, and temporary hair reductions.