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Heard a client in my chair mention a new at-home laser she bought online for $50
She said she got it from a social media ad and was using it on her own face. I explained how those cheap devices can cause burns or pigmentation issues without proper training. It made me realize we need to be more vocal about the risks of unregulated tools. Has anyone else had a client bring up something like this recently?
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hannah3853d ago
Totally agree about needing to be more vocal. I saw a whole thread on another forum where someone posted pics of a bad burn from a similar cheap gadget. They thought it was just a "professional grade" tool sold direct to the public. The comments were full of people sharing their own horror stories with these things. It's scary how convincing those ads can be. Makes you wonder what the actual power output is on those fifty dollar devices.
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the_nathan3d ago
After my own bad experience, I started checking for an actual safety certification mark on the product page. That cheap flat iron I bought didn't have any, but my current one shows a clear UL stamp. It's a simple thing to look for before clicking buy.
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