Laser Hair Removal Qualifications
So, what does it take to be a Laser Hair Removal technician? What should you look for in a good hair removal clinic? How do you know your investment is protected, as well as your own safety and well being?
It's vital to understand how the Laser Hair Removal industry works in order to make a good choice when it comes to selecting your Laser Hair Removal Clinic. Often times, the place with the lowest prices, is not the place that offers the best deal. The best deal comes in knowing that you're getting a great price, you're being treated with the latest technology, and you're in good hands with a trained technician and a properly insured business.
Laser Technicians
A properly trained Laser Technician is someone who has had formal training is a certified Laser Technician. It is important your technician be certified to ensure a quality treatment. Laser machines are serious devices and require skill and knowledge to operate. An unqualified technician can easily do serious damage to a clients skin. Another very important reason for certification is for Insurance purposes. Simply put, if a technician is not certified, they (and the business) are NOT properly insured and in the event of an injury, the client will left hanging.
Patch Tests
If you are new to Laser Hair Removal, you MUST have a patch test. This is a free of charge test which involves using the Laser on a small part of the clients skin and waiting 24hrs to ensure there is no allergic or other reaction. This is extremely important has negative reactions to Laser Hair Removal can take hours to appear. Without a patch test you can cause serious damage to large areas of skin. Any clinic that does not perform patch tests should be avoided.
Properly Insured Businesses
People would be shocked to learn how many businesses in Vancouver do not have proper insurance. In the unlikely event a client suffers an injury, it is important to know the business you're dealing with has the proper insurance in place to provide compensation for damages. If your Laser Technician is not certified, they are not insured (even if the business has insurance).