Lightforce Medical laser therapy of laser technology has given many convenient opportunities even to cosmetic surgery. Laser is the easiest procedure for removing birthmarks, scars or tattoos, which you might find unattractive or no more important to you.
Laser removal of birthmarks or tattoos is convenient, quickly done and, in accordance with other removal procedures, pain free. Those procedures in previous years were invasive and was included with more than a little pain. Dermabrasion or surgical excision were the only techniques then of removing these marks. Dermabrasion needed sanding off the mark and like surgical excision, sometimes called for a skin graft consequently.
We are fortunate that laser removal is now typical. Laser therapy breaks up the birthmark or tattoo with highly concentrated light pulses. The design of the laser targets only the area to be treated, with frequencies which will save the surrounding tissue. When the birthmark or tattoo has been disintegrated by the laser, your skin's natural disease fighting capability works to obtain the fragmented pieces from your skin. This procedure is ideal for areas with good blood circulation as the blood will effect in the rapid removal of those pieces. There is less circulation in your hands and feet which makes it harder to treat this way.
Board certification
A skilled cosmetic surgeon with board certification should be the only one to accomplish your laser therapy to take out any unsightly marks. Your skin will first be assessed regarding the area to be treated, amount of treatments necessary and the level of success you may expect. So far as tattoos are concerned, the black ones are better to remove than the colored because these need several treatments for total removal.
Actual Operation
The laser light pulses would feel just like elastic bands snapping against your skin layer. People don't usually find this painful. You will be told to pre-treat the mark with anti-inflammatory and anesthetic cream prior to the procedure. If the pain is more than you can handle, your doctor will prescribe a local anesthetic.
Laser therapy would take from one to ten sessions (according to the tattoo or birthmark) every four to eight weeks. Because the number of sessions increases, the laser pierces more, leading to the tattoo or birthmark getting lighter after each session.
Recovery
Your surgeon will apply anti-bacterial ointment on the region and bandage your skin, with the instructions to lift the treated area in order to avoid swelling. You will also be instructed to avoid exposing that area to direct sun, because the procedure would have rendered it ultra sensitive to Ultra violet rays.
After the procedure, lots of people reported feeling some sunburn sensation and localized redness in the treated area. This can sometimes become scab which will recede in two weeks' time. Anti-inflammatories can definitely minimize your pain, nonetheless it is still best for you yourself to talk to your surgeon before taking any medications.
Laser therapy resulting in side effects is a rare occurrence. Dark-skinned individuals may experience loss of pigmentation, when you are one, better consult with your doctor.