Dermatologist's Skin Laser Treatment
Lasers were first used to treat skin conditions in the 1960s. These first lasers were used to lighten birthmarks. Now there are many types of lasers that are used to treat a variety of skin conditions.
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Vascular Lesions
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Lasers may be used to treat vascular lesions, according to DermNetNZ.org. Lesions that can be treated with laser therapy include superficial vascular malformations, haemangiomas, and Kaposi sarcoma.
Tattoos
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Melanin-specific lasers can be used to remove tattoos. These short-pulse lasers are calibrated to affect only the pigment cells.
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Hair Removal
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Laser therapy can be utilized to remove hair from the body. This therapy may take several treatments, and afterward hair will be gone for three to six months.
Sun Damage, Wrinkles, Scars
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These unsightly skin conditions can be treated through a process called skin resurfacing. High-energy pulsed lasers are most often used in the removal of these conditions.
Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
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Keloids and hypertrophic scars are difficult to remove, according to DermNet. Vaporizing lasers have been used in place of traditional treatments with some success.
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