Technology has advanced to the point that laser treatments are safer than ever, require less recovery time and can be used for many different conditions. They include laser resurfacing of the skin, hair removal, tattoo removal, and photo regeneration.
Deciding to get a laser treatment is a big decision. It’s important to consult with an experienced physician before deciding to move forward with a laser treatment.
There are many different procedures that rank among the most popular for laser treatment. They include the following.
Skin Resurfacing Laser Treatments
Laser resurfacing treats many common issues. Having your skin treated with laser resurfacing can restore the skin, reduce wrinkles, eliminate small acne scars and reverse sun damage. The goal is to give the patient more radiant skin. The laser treatment removes layers of irregular skin gently and one at the time, eventually improving the look of the skin.
This is one of the laser treatments that once required an extended period of recovery, but innovative laser technology now means less downtime for patients.
IPL Photo Rejuvenation
This is a relatively new technique that falls into the laser treatment category. Intense pulse lights treat the skin over a series of treatments. Gradually, they reduce the redness in the skin that can come for conditions such as chronic rosacea or sun damage.
Unwanted Tattoos
That tattoo on your thigh seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, not so much. Laser treatments can remove unwanted tattoos, taking away the physical reminder of a decision you wish you hadn’t made.
Hair Removal
For some people, hair tends to grow in places we rather wish it didn’t. Laser treatments can take care of the problem once and for all. Laser treatments remove hundreds of hair follicles at a time, meaning they will never grow back. It leaves the area smooth and radiant – and you never have to worry about hair growing there again.
Veins
Some people are plagued by “spider veins” that may keep them from wearing shorts or going to the beach – and that’s just not right (especially in Florida). Non-invasive laser treatment targets these blood vessels and destroys them, even as it does no damage to the outer layer of skin.
Smoker Lines
This is another common issue. People finally quit smoking, a fantastic accomplishment. Now, they want to get rid of the wrinkle lines around their mouth that smoking can often cause. This is another area where laser skin resurfacing can do the trick.
Birthmarks, Age Spots
Both birthmarks and age spots fall into the “skin irregularities” not covered in the categories above. Another would be uneven skin tone, which can come with age or exposure to the sun. If you have such issues, it’s best to book an appointment with an experienced doctor and find out if laser treatment can help.
Laser treatments offer a non-invasive way of dealing with whatever skin issues life throws at us – or, in the case of a tattoo, one we threw at ourselves! With the evolution of technology, it’s a medical procedure that is safer and faster than ever.
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