Who Is a Good Laser Therapy Patient? | Skin Wellness Physicians Blog (2024)

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Who is the ideal patient for laser therapy? ›

You may be an ideal candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you have: Scars from acne or chickenpox. Uneven skin pigmentation. Skin scars or birthmarks.

One of the best lasers for skin resurfacing, Fraxel Repair effectively treats deep lines and wrinkles, sunspots and age spots, uneven skin tone and texture, hyperpigmentation, scarring, and melasma. The laser is also renowned for producing long-lasting results.

Contraindications. Cold laser therapy should not be used over any suspicious cancerous lesions, or carcinoma, over the thyroid, on pregnant patients, and there should not be direct irradiation of the eyes, as the laser can cause permanent damage to the eyes.

Laser therapy can result in misdirected or excessively intense burns, bleeding from the choriocapillaris, damage to macular and other ocular structures, and breaks in Bruch's membrane.

Reasons You May Not Be a Good Candidate

You have deep wrinkles. You're on certain medications that might cause more damage to your skin. You have a skin condition that hasn't been properly treated.

Fraxel (CO2 Laser)

While more invasive than fillers, Thermage, and Ultherapy, Fraxel Re:Pair and other CO2 systems offer quick and dramatic results as they have the power to reduce the volume of jowl-causing sagging skin within a single treatment.

Red light therapy may work in skin health to: Stimulate collagen production, which gives skin its structure, strength and elasticity. Increase fibroblast production, which makes collagen. Collagen is a component of connective tissue that builds skin.

Fractional skin resurfacing lasers such as Fraxel can be used to smooth skin irregularities in your sixties, eliminate discoloration, and even skin tone. These lasers can also help to smooth fine lines and shallow wrinkles for mature skin.

What is the best laser for wrinkles and tightening? ›

IPL. When it comes to the best laser skin tightening treatment, Thermage and IPL are both excellent options that can provide for firmer, younger looking skin with little to no side effects and zero recovery time.

benefits: In a nutshell, Fraxel can provide the most dramatic results in the least amount of time, since only one treatment may be sufficient. At roughly half the cost of Fraxel, IPL is most economical (based on cost per treatment) without any downtime following treatment.

Laser therapy is basically administering controlled heat to either the dermis or epidermis layers of the skin. When the equipment is faulty or the practitioner is not experienced, there is a risk of burns to the facial surface. If the incorrect method of laser treatment is used, scarring may also result.

You may feel a mild burning sensation following a more aggressive treatment session. It will take around 1 week for your skin to heal completely, so treat the area gently and avoid strenuous activities or exercise.

Hair and Skin Type – The ideal hair type for laser hair removal is dark and coarse. However, with the changes in technology, laser hair removal can work on some types of lighter hairs.

In general, good candidates for laser- or ultrasound-assisted liposuction include: Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone. Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing.

Good candidates are 21 years and older, have good eye and general health, with stable prescriptions (for at least one year). Talking Points: LASIK is generally safe and effective for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. About 94-100% of patients with low-to-moderate myopia achieve 20/40 vision or better.