20
Feb
2010
Laser Skin: laser treatment for skin
We explain in detail what the laser treatment for skin, and we provide a range of advice before you submit to a chemical peel or a laser procedure ...
Laser
Applications:
The laser is a precision instrument that has multiple applications in correcting various skin problems such as brown lesions, such as lentigines, vascular type, such as telangiectasia and the improvement of wrinkles .
Procedure:
Using the laser, directs a source of energy as light of different wavelengths, with varying targets in the skin that absorb this energy. He favors a tightening effect and renewed for action on skin collagen and the correction of pigmented and vascular lesions.
Results:
Depending on the type of laser used the results vary:
Laser ablative
Ablative lasers generally require a long recovery time, although the results are
more evident, and his type of laser treatment is used to correct scars and deep expression lines and is therefore useful in rejuvenating treatments.
They have the advantage of requiring a single session in general and pueden require anesthesia and time of rest for recovery.
Nonablative laser
Nonablative lasers are used to improve the appearance of the skin, s or recovery time is much lower, although its effectiveness is also lower. For this reason it may be necessary to perform multiple treatment sessions.
Recommendations:
"It is advisable to avoid this treatment in summer due to increased exposure solar.
Plan your post laser care, pregunta the doctor that use products and what to avoid.
"Some lasers are not recommended for individuals prone to develop scars or dark skinned people because they can develop pigmentation problems.
"It's important to have realistic expectations as these treatments are generally very useful but may take several sessions or can improve existing lesions without achieving complete clearance.