Lasers
lasers
Lasers are devices used for a variety of conditions. Laser stands for ‘Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. They target different chromopores such as water, melanin (pigment) or haem (blood pigment). The condition we are treating will determine which type of laser is used. The common conditions treated include fine thread veins, warts, birthmarks and moles. Lasers are most commonly used for hair removal.
Benefits of Lasers
Lasers can be used to treat a variety of conditions such as moles, thread veins, pigmentation, hair removal, tattoo removal. In fact, if it is on the skin, most likely there is a laser for it. Treatments are usually pain free or minimally painful and results can be long lasting. All that with no scarring in the long term.
The procedure
Knowing your skin type is the first stage in determining which laser to use. Not all skin types are suitable for all lasers. Most lasers do not require local anaesthetic, but for the most aggressive treatments a local anaesthetic is needed. Some treatments only require one session, but for most expect multiple sessions to get a longer lasting result.
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Options
The options depend on the treatment. CO2 lasers are useful for skin resurfacing or mole removals. Nd-YAG lasers are useful in treating a variety of conditions from hair removal to pigmentation. Alexandrite is a popular hair removal laser. When it comes to vascular conditions the PDL is one of the most popular. Some laser types have been developed to deliver even higher energy such as the PICO lasers.
The number of sessions required will be discussed as part of the initial consultation.
After Care
The after care following laser treatment is usually minimal. Cooling gels such as Aloe Vera are always helpful to help with any burning sensations after treatments. Using a sun cream on any sun exposed areas is very important to prevent sun damage as a result. Skin moisterisation is also important as the skin might dry up. In some cases additional medications will be prescribed in particular treatments such as CO2 laser treatments to reduce pigment formation or chances of infections.
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can laser remove pigmentation
Lasers can be very effective in removing age spots, sun spots, freckles and melasma. Effective sun scream regime afterward will reduce recurrence.
can warts be treated by lasers
In some parts of the body, such as feet and nails, lasers are probably the best option to treat warts. More than one treatment might be needed,
do some medications interact
Yes some medications can cause increased photosensitvity meaning that lasers need to be avoided or deduced in energy.
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Frequently asked questions about lasers
Yes, laser is very effective in treating facial and leg thread veins. Usually only one or two treatments are required.
Birthmarks, such as strawberry naevi, can be treated with laser very effectively. Sometimes bruising will result afterwards and most commonly a course of treatment is required.
Some warts are best treated with lasers, others might need other treatments or a combination. Usually a course of treatment is needed.
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