Whether you want to remove unwanted hair, remove a pigmented spot, or get rid of wrinkles, laser technology is an available option. How safe is this procedure?
Dr. Anastasia
How does a laser beam work?
Put simply, a laser beam has a primary feature that distinguishes it from any other beam: depending on the wavelength and the particular laser installation, only one specific target is exposed. This can be melanin pigment, hemoglobin, collagen, or anything else. When the beam hits the target, energy is converted into heat without affecting other cells that are at the same depth.
The first lasers produced continuous beams and often left scars since the technology was new. However, in the early 2000s, pulsed lasers emerged that allowed physicians to ===vary the frequency and intensity of the beam, monitoring the body's response to treatment. This opened a new page in dermatology and cosmetology: the effectiven...
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