Different Applications of Medical Laser Equipment

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Different Applications of Medical Laser Equipment
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The availability of high-tech medical laser
equipment has simplified many procedures. No
longer do you need to worry about waiting for
hours to complete a process as simple as tattoo
removal. Laser equipment is now capable of
performing these tasks quickly and effectively.
While there are many other uses and applications,
laser equipment is commonly used today for tattoo
removal, hair removal, acne removal, and
cellulite removal. Let's find out more about it.
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Laser Tattoo Removal Things You Should Know

• Showing-off a tattoo is now a trend amongst the
  youngsters. As per statistics, more than 30
  percent of US population have got at least one
  tattoo done. While, it is an awesome thing to
  have tattoos planted on your body, it is also
  essential to remove the tattoo. There are many
  medical reasons why you should remove a tattoo on
  time. Nowadays, it has become very convenient and
  simple to remove tattoos with so many advanced
  technologies and equipment unlike a few years
  back.
• By using medical laser equipment, the specialist
  will separate the pigment colors. If the tattoo
  is black, you are sure to get better results than
  color tattoo because black absorbs multiple laser
  wavelengths. For color tattoo removal, you will
  need more than one sitting and the number of
  sittings depends on the laser and medical
  equipment used. There are also other factors
  affecting the time taken which are discussed
  below
• Having tattoo is a long process. Removal is a
  longer process and sometimes people get worried
  about the prolonged process to fully remove the
  tattoo from the body. Time taken to remove the
  tattoo is one of the major deciding factors for a
  person to go for removal. There may be a business
  meeting and you may want to get your tattoo
  removed, or you may be going for a formal
  function, before which you want your tattoo to
  vanish. Whatever be the reason, it is good to set
  the expectations before committing to get the
  removal done. The time taken varies from person
  to person, some people may get quicker results
  because their body may be able to wipe out the
  ink faster from the skin. For some others, it may
  even take up to one year.

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• Skin Tone
• The next factor is your skin tone and based on
  that you may have to wait for at least 6 weeks
  between each session to give to the body for
  healing. The healing process depends on how your
  body responds to the session and how strong your
  immune system is. For people with darker
  complexion, the healing may take up to eight
  weeks. You have to be patient and wait for the
  stipulated time to be over before going to the
  next session. Going early will not help with the
  removal process, rather it can damage the skin
  beyond repair. The risk of side effects is
  already getting lesser due to the use of
  exclusively designed medical laser equipment,
  however that is only to some extent and the rest
  depends on how your body, particularly the skin
  type and immune system react to it. It is only
  wise to wait for at least three months between
  each session.
• Laser Hair Removal
• Just like tattoo removal, laser hair removal is a
  common procedure today made simpler with the help
  of laser equipment. It is a safe and painless
  process, and depending on the type of your hair,
  you can get rid of them in a few months for good.

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Advantages of Laser Hair Removal

• Laser can be used to remove hair from any part of
  the body, even the sensitive ones like face or
  the bikini line. Other areas are face, arms,
  legs, thighs, under arms, eyebrows, upper lip and
  so on. These treatments were initially costly and
  hence people were apprehensive but with new
  advances in technology, it is now affordable for
  many people. Laser treatment is the safest of all
  other hair removal treatments and when done at a
  certified clinic, there are no side effects or
  discomforts during the procedure or afterwards.
  Laser treatment offers the following benefits
• Accurate With laser, the target dark, coarse
  hair alone can be selected, and there is no
  effect whatsoever on rest of the skin.
• Speed Laser pulse takes only a flash of a
  second to treat the hair and can treat multiple
  hair at any given time. Laser can easily treat an
  area a size of a quarter in one second. Areas
  like upper lip and other similar ones can be
  treated in less than a minute, whereas the large
  ones can be done in about one hour.
• Definitive On an average, most patients
  experience permanent hair loss after three to
  seven sittings.

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Points To Know About Laser Hair Removal

• Right before the procedure, the hair that you
  want removed will be trimmed to few millimetres
  above the surface of the skin. The laser
  equipment will be customized to suit your skin
  and hair color, thickness of hair and location of
  the hair being treated.
• As it is a laser light, your eyes will need to be
  protected. For this, you need to wear the
  necessary eye protection. The technician will
  wear one too. A cold gel or special cooking
  device will be applied to safeguard the outer
  layers of your skin.
• The technician will first check for any
  reactions, by beaming pulse of light on a
  particular area and then wait and watch for a few
  minutes for any reactions or any changes to be
  done in the settings.
• After the procedure is complete, you will be
  given ice-packs, anti-inflammatory lotions and
  creams, or just cold water to soothe any
  different sensation, itching or discomfort. You
  can schedule next appointment upon discussion
  with your technician. Ideally, it should be after
  4-6 weeks. The treatment will continue till the
  hair growth stops completely.

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Laser Acne Removal Resurfacing

• Yet another popular procedure, acne removal with
  laser equipment can keep you from dealing with
  annoying breakouts. Resurfacing helps your skin
  look younger, fresh and healthier especially if
  you are ageing, have acnes or blotches, scars,
  patches, lines and so on.
• Skin resurfacing through laser meticulously
  removes skin layer by layer. During healing, new
  skin cells form that are tighter, firm and give
  you a younger look. You can choose to do only
  resurfacing or combine it with other face related
  cosmetic surgeries at the same time.
• To prevent bacterial and antiviral infections
  (cold sores, fever blisters etc), your doctor
  may prescribe you some antibiotic medicines after
  going through your complete history.

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All You Need To Know About The Procedure

• Laser resurfacing is done by a certified and
  trained plastic surgeon or dermatologist. You
  dont have to get admitted in the hospital. Most
  likely, you will have to sit for a few hours in
  one sitting depending on how much area of your
  face needs to be covered. Treatment of only parts
  of your face need less than an hour but full-face
  treatment can take minimum two hours. For full
  face treatment, general anesthesia is given while
  if only parts of the face are treated, a local
  anesthetic is sufficient.
• After the procedure, the doctor will seal the
  treated areas. After a day, you should thoroughly
  clean the affected areas at least 4-5 times a day
  and apply the prescribed ointment (petroleum
  jelly) to prevent scabs. You will see swelling on
  the face after the process which is absolutely
  normal. If there is swelling around the eyes, the
  doctor may give you some steroids. You can also
  sleep on an extra pillow to help reduce the
  swelling.

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• You would also feel discomfort, itching or
  stinging from 12 to 72 hours after the
  resurfacing. After a week or so, your skin will
  become dry and start peeling off. Depending on
  the areas treated, the healing can take from
  10-21 days. There could be some redness
  immediately after healing, which will subside
  usually in 2-3 months.
• The new skin will be lighter and you will need
  extra care to protect it and maintain the same.
  Use as broad-spectrum sunscreen, which filters
  UV A and B rays to protect your skin during the
  initial days after surgery. Choose the sunscreen
  carefully and go for the one that is specially
  made to be applied on face with a minimum of 7
  percent zinc oxide content and SPF (Sun
  Protection Factor) of 30 and above. Avoid going
  out in the sun especially between 10am and 2pm
  when the rays are at peak. If you do have to go
  out, wear appropriate protective clothing like
  full sleeved shirts, pants, scarf, hat. Carry an
  umbrella to prevent sunrays from directly falling
  on you.
• The new skin tends to dry easily if not cared
  for. Keep it well moisturized. Check with your
  doctor on when you can use Retin A or glycolic
  acid products. Most of the times, you can use it
  after 6 weeks.

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Laser Cellulite Removal

• It may not be as popular as acne removal or hair
  removal, laser cellulite removal is gaining
  popularity for sure. Cellulite is a fat that
  resides just below the surface of skin. Women are
  the most affected by cellulite and try out
  various treatment options. There are plenty of
  creams and lotions available which are used along
  with therapies. Here are a few treatments along
  with some evidence that they may work -
• Carboxytherapy
• This medical process is simple and carbon
  dioxide gas is inserted beneath the skin. The
  patient might feel some discomfort or even
  temporary bruising due to carboxytherapy. Studies
  show that this treatment worked on many women and
  they see less cellulite after the surgery was
  performed. About 10 women underwent 8 treatments
  to see the results. It may or may not always work
  though.
• Creams and lotions
• Some creams and lotions do show positive results
  in reducing cellulite. To get the best and
  continued results, you should apply the cream
  every day. Products that contain caffeine can
  dehydrate cells and make cellulite less likely.
• A product having 0.3 of retinol can have
  considerable effect on cellulite. Few women are
  said to have seen less cellulite after using it.
  Retinol helps thicken the skin, making the
  cellulite less visible. You have to apply the
  product at least for 6 months or more to see some
  positive and visible results. Diet and exercise
  can help reduce cellulite but not necessarily and
  not always. It is always safer to get it reduced
  by a certified practitioner to give you the
  perfect and fit appearance.

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Doing it with Laser Equipment

• Laser cellulite removal is painless, light and
  non-invasive procedure. There is no surgery or
  needle involved. When you go to a practitioner,
  he will evaluate the areas that need treatment,
  calibrate the laser settings and ensure the right
  treatment for your body. The procedure is
  conducted gently by using a handpiece that
  contains the laser beam and a vacuum to suction
  your skin and remove the cellulite. The heat from
  laser beam melts the fat cells, which drain out
  naturally from the body. The practitioner gently
  rolls the handpiece along the target areas to
  tighten the skin and reduce the fat.
• Few main advantages of laser cellulite removal
  are
• Safe removal of cellulite
• Non-invasive and painless procedure
• Results for lifetime
• Smooth and firm skin after the treatment
• The most common areas that are treated with laser
  cellulite removal are the abdomen, love-handles,
  buttocks, posterior thigh, thigh and hips,
  anterior thigh, upper arm and neck.
• Depending on the amount of cellulite to be
  removed, your number of sittings may vary. Each
  session is about half an hour (25-30 minutes).
  There is no healing time required after the
  treatment as this is a non-invasive process. You
  can return back to your usual activities as soon
  as you are done with the session. So, whether
  you're interested in hair removal or you're
  worried about your cellulite or painful acne
  breakouts, talk to a certified practitioner to
  help resolve these issues with the help of
  sophisticated laser equipment.

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