The use of laser devices for the treatment of skin conditions is becoming increasingly popular in the laser treatment industry. Laser devices provide a non-invasive but highly effective form of skin treatment, which is both quick and virtually painless for the patient. Lasers are effective at treating conditions involving an excessive number of blood vessels, pigmentation issues (including tattoos), scar treatment, tumours, wrinkles, and inflammatory skin lesions. As laser knowledge develops this list is set to expand even further, opening the doors to an even bigger laser skin treatment market.
What is Laser Treatment For Skin Conditions?
Laser devices are being used for a multitude of skin condition treatments. These can include treatment to ease pain, reduce inflammation, and even stimulate healing. The process involved in skin treatment through laser application has helped to reduce treatment times while ensuring minimum discomfort to the patient. Intense pulse light (IPL) lasers use high-energy light pulses to either fix or aid the regeneration of skin cells. This non-invasive therapy can be targeted accurately and provides real-time results for the patient.
What Skin Conditions Can Be Treated By Lasers?
Laser treatment can correct a variety of skin conditions while helping with the associated side effects. Let’s take a look at a few of the conditions you will be able to treat with a laser below:
Skin Lesions
Skin lesions are one of the most commonly treated conditions when it comes to laser treatment. They provide a non-invasive and nontoxic solution to these conditions. During this type of treatment, it is most common for red laser light to be applied to the treatment area. This light is absorbed in the skin membranes which causes an increase in the adenosine triphosphate levels. The higher levels of adenosine triphosphate lead to an increase in the production of healthy cells.
The use of lasers for this treatment has also been found to increase the production of enzymes and collagen which promotes healing as cell growth is improved. With the extra production of collagen, there is a reduced risk of scarring in the area.
Acne
For those who experience more severe cases of acne, laser treatment can help provide a solution. The high-energy laser beam can be used to reduce the effects of acne scarring by removing the upper layers of the skin around the affected area – this reveals the undamaged layers of skin below. Collagen production is promoted during the procedure due to an increase in heat below the surface of the skin – this also helps to reduce the risk of acne scarring in the future.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common skin condition that can be treated with the use of lasers. This condition causes the blood vessels (most commonly on the face) to become visible causing redness around the affected areas. The affected areas can also experience a thickening of the skin or small patches of pus-filled bumps. While none of the side effects of this condition pose a health risk, they can cause the sufferer to become self-conscious.
Laser treatment can help reduce the appearance of the visible blood vessels which minimises the redness of the skin. Laser resurfacing treatment is also able to reduce the effects of the skin thickening, this helps to produce healthier more natural-looking skin.
How Effective is Laser Treatment for Skin Conditions?
Laser treatment can provide a very effective solution to certain skin conditions. It has major benefits when compared to more traditional and more invasive treatments. These help to reduce the side effects that the patient experiences, decrease the recovery time, and make for a highly efficient treatment procedure.
Patients can be referred to have treatment by a doctor or dermatologist, and the treatment should be carried out by a practitioner who has been trained to deal with the skin condition in question. Some conditions may require multiple laser treatment sessions, however, the patient will commonly experience the positive effects of the treatment after the first session.
There may be slight side effects that occur after laser skin treatment has taken place. These will usually subside within a few weeks. Some of these may include redness of the skin, itching, or tightening of the skin around the treated area.
Skin Condition Treatment Training
All skin condition treatment should be undertaken by a trained laser practitioner. High-quality training is essential for the safety of both the practitioner and the patient. You are legally required to have a relevant certificate of competence when using a laser device for the treatment of skin conditions within a laser clinic. Find out more about the laser device training offered by LaserAid to see how we can help you become fully qualified in all areas of laser treatment.
