Risks of laser treatmentst will depend on which laser is used and the purpose. 1) Skin burns Lasers work by imparting energy. Certain lasers, such as the CO2 or erbium laser, are designed to completely remove the outer layer of skin to varying depths. When used by trained physicians, these lasers can be very... more
Can I get hurt from a laser treatment?
i was considering a laser treatment for my face and also laser hair removal. are these proven safe?
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How do doctors treat areas very close to the eye?
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This is a common misunderstanding when people hear the term laser radiation. Laser radiation is very different from Xray radiation in that it is non-mutagenic. This means that class IV medical lasers do not affect cell DNA - it does not cause cancer. Laser radiation actually refers to how laser energy radiates or moves. Lasers deliver very precise, controlled, and effective thermal energy to a very specific target. At the same time, it is prudent to not have certain conditions treated with lasers such as suspicious pigmented lesions (moles)or areas of skin that is not intact. Those patients that are on Accutane must have a mandatory six month wash-out period before being treated with class IV medical lasers or IPL's.