Interesting Things You Should Know About Laser Treatments

Know About Laser Treatments

- Dr. Swati Garg

Fend off those lines, scars and wrinkles!

Thanks to the new age, non-surgical procedures like injections and lasers, the phrase ‘going under the knife’ will soon be obsolete. These treatments can help seal your youthfulness. You can also remove pigmentation, erase scars and reduce the lines. Here is the exact lowdown in the latest laser treatments.

How many types of laser treatments are there? What are most common?

Different laser treatments target hair reduction, skin lightening, tattoo removal and scar revision. Most common treatment is the laser hair reduction which is done for unwanted hair.

What does laser skin resurfacing do?

Laser resurfacing is an effective way of reversing the damaging effects of sun exposure, aging and lifestyle habits (such as smoking) on the quality, color and texture of your skin. Resurfacing lasers are either ablative or non-ablative. Ablative lasers use rapid pulses of highintensity light to remove the damaged upper layers of your skin, thereby smoothing and tightening the skin, removing wrinkles, and correcting pigmentation problems. Non-ablative lasers are non-wounding and less invasive; they act by stimulating collagen growth and tightening the underlying skin. Every patient’s skin is different so it’s important to meet and examine your skin to recommend the best procedures.

How can one prepare for laser resurfacing?

Patient preparation requires a thorough knowledge of the after effects of the treatment. One can expect post procedure burning sensations or pain, swelling of the treatment area, a visible dot pattern of the skin in the treatment area, sensitivity to touch and a “social down time” of 3-7 days after laser resurfacing session, so plan accordingly.