Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Asked 9 months ago

Do laser cause cancer?

I'm thinking about getting laser hair removal, but a friend told me that lasers can be dangerous and cause cancer. Is there any scientific evidence behind the claim that lasers cause cancer?

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Suresh Patel Suresh Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, medical lasers use non-ionizing radiation, which does not damage DNA to cause cancer. It is as safe as keeping your blood sugar stable with proper diet and care.

Vijay Shrivastav Vijay Shrivastav Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I had a laser eye procedure last year and had the same worry. The doctor explained that these are controlled beams that don't cause cancer. Just keep your regular checkups and you'll be fine.

Ridhi Malhotra Ridhi Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I had to look into laser hair reduction for my PCOS symptoms and was really scared. The dermatologists assured me that the laser only targets hair follicles and doesn't penetrate deep enough to cause cancer.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, they don't cause cancer. It is just light energy. Focus on keeping your diet clean and working out regularly, that does way more for your long-term health than worrying about lasers.

Shalini D'Souza Shalini D'Souza Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey there! Lasers use light energy, not ionizing radiation like X-rays or UV rays, so they cannot cause cancer. They are highly targeted and completely safe for skin and eyes when used by a professional.

Amit Sen Amit Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

While lasers are scientifically proven to be safe and non-carcinogenic, always ensure that your treatments are done by certified medical professionals using FDA-approved devices to avoid burns or skin damage.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand why you would feel scared about this, medical words can sound so intimidating sometimes. But rest assured, lasers are highly tested and proven not to cause any such serious diseases.

Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Nahi beta, laser se cancer nahi hota hai. Humare yahan bhi log aankhon ka operation laser se karate hain aur sab thik thak rehte hain. Bilkul darna mat.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had a series of laser treatments for skin scars. The skin gets a bit red, which is normal, but it has nothing to do with cancer. Just follow the post-care creams your dermatologist gives you.

Dwarka Prasad Dwarka Prasad Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I had laser kidney stone removal ten years ago and I am perfectly healthy today. Don't believe the rumors, beta, this technology has been safe for decades.

Anjali Rao Anjali Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Please do not worry, lasers are completely safe and do not cause cancer. They are used daily in hospitals all over the world.

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