Laser Laser therapy

The term “laser” is an acronym for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Laser devices emit amplified light waves in a very tight beam, making it possible to focus considerable amounts of energy on tiny surfaces. This enables specific body tissue to be targeted with minimal exposure times and without affecting adjacent areas. Laser devices come with different specifications and can radiate beams at different wavelengths for a wide range of applications.

In the field of aesthetic medicine, this technology is used for non-ablative cosmetic surgery and for laser ablation, an innovative alternative to sclerotherapy. In the former case, short-wave impulses are used to remove skin blemishes like pigmented spots without affecting the surrounding tissue. Permanent hair removal is also an example of non-ablative laser treatment; in this case, the long-pulse laser beam destroys hair follicles. The laser is also used for ablative cosmetic surgery, as in the case of resurfacing – a technique used to reduce superficial skin irregularities (e.g. fine lines).

Special laser devices have recently been developed to target larger areas with the aim of boosting endogenous collagen and elastin production (subsurfacing).

As it is so versatile, laser technology offers a low-risk, effective alternative to cosmetic surgery for the treatment of a wide range of aesthetic problems.