What is laser used for in dermatology?
What is laser used for in dermatology? The laser’s microscopic treatment causes the body to produce more collagen, resulting in skin tightening and improving the skin’s overall texture and complexion. In addition, state-of-the-art laser techniques and intense pulsed light (IPL) devices are also used to successfully remove unwanted facial and body hair.
The laser’s microscopic treatment causes the body to produce more collagen, resulting in skin tightening and improving the skin’s overall texture and complexion. In addition, state-of-the-art laser techniques and intense pulsed light (IPL) devices are also used to successfully remove unwanted facial and body hair.
What do cosmetic lasers do?
They promote collagen remodeling, making them popular options for treating fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and age spots. Pulsed-Dye Lasers are typically non-ablative lasers that heat the skin and absorb pigments to reduce redness, hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries, and rosacea.
What types of skin conditions do laser treat?
The following is a brief overview of some of the skin conditions that can be treated with laser surgery:
- Port-wine stains. Port-wine stains are capillary problems that are present at birth (congenital).
- Hemangiomas.
- Café au lait macules.
- Telangiectasias.
- Wrinkles.
- Warts.
- Scars.
- Tattoo removal.
What are the side effects of laser treatment on face?
Risks
- Redness, swelling, itching and pain. Treated skin may swell, itch or have a burning sensation.
- Acne. Applying thick creams and bandages to your face after treatment can worsen acne or cause you to temporarily develop tiny white bumps (milia) on treated skin.
- Infection.
- Changes in skin color.
- Scarring.
