Laser treatment

Laser treatment is a medical procedure that uses focused light. Unlike most light sources, light from a laser (which stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is tuned to specific wavelengths. This allows it to be focused into powerful beams. Laser light is so intense that it can be used to shape diamonds or cut steel.

In medicine, lasers allow surgeons to work at high levels of precision by focusing on a small area, damaging less of the surrounding tissue. If you have laser therapy, you may experience less pain, swelling, and scarring than with traditional surgery. However, laser therapy can be expensive and require repeated treatments.

Types of Laser Treatment

There are several types of laser treatment used in the medical field, including:

• Laser Hair Removal
• Laser Tattoo Removal
• Laser Resurfacing
• Laser Eye Surgery
• Laser Scar Removal
• Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
• Laser Treatment for Skin Cancer

Risks and Side Effects

Like any treatment, laser therapy can cause side effects, such as pain, swelling, redness, and bruising. Laser treatment can also cause slight bleeding and temporary or permanent hair loss. Rarely, laser treatment can result in blistering, discoloration of the skin, scarring, or other changes in skin texture.

See Also

• Photodynamic Therapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Chemotherapy

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