How does laser treatment work on Skin Blemishes?
Are laser treatments safe?
How does the Laser work?
What is a vascular lesion?
What is a pigmented lesion?
What should our patients expect during and after treatment?
What does the laser look and sound like?
What conditions are treated with the laser or pulsed heat?
As a patient, what does the laser mean to me? What are the benefits?
What is this... (back to top)
With our new combination of pulsed dye laser and Nd:YAG laser, Dr. Moy and his staff are able to offer the latest in treatment options to eliminate unattractive skin lesions with the gentle action of two different light beams. The laser allows a non-traumatic and precise treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions that is comfortable, safe and effective. The mild and precise treatment characteristics of the laser provide consistent results, and in most cases, treatments are performed without any anesthesia or pain.
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Are laser treatments safe? (back to top)
Yes. Lasers began their use as medical instruments in the early 1960's. Since then, lasers have been safely end effectively used by many specialties, including dermatology and plastic surgery for a wide range of treatments. In the hands of a trained health care professional, the use of a laser is safe and effective.
How does the Laser work? (back to top)
A laser generates a beam of intense, concentrated light. This beam of light brings energy to a specific site through a small hand piece connected to the Laser. The laser light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin (bright red blood cells contain oxygen) and melanin/ pigment (black or brown pigment found in the skin) causing decompression or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact.
What is a vascular lesion? (back to top)
A vascular lesion is formed by abnormally large or numerous blood vessels located directly under the surface of the skin. These vessels may be visible through the skin or result in a red appearance of the skin. Spider veins (telangiectasia) are the most common lesions.
What is a pigmented lesion? (back to top)
Melanin is the dark pigment in skin and is produced by melanocytes. Pigmented lesions occur when an abundance of melanocytes are found in the skin. When dark pigment multiplies, it forms freckles, brown age spots and moles.
What should our patients expect during and after treatment? (back to top)
Treatment may vary, depending upon patient characteristics and the area being treated. You will be asked to wear eyewear to protect your eyes from the intense beam of laser light. You will be placed in a reclining position, depending an the location of treatment. The doctor will use a "pencil thin" hand piece to direct a beam of laser light to the specific area of treatment. Some patients report a feeling of slight stinging sensation during the treatment followed by some redness which usually goes away in two to three hours. Some swelling may also be experienced and may last one to two days. There will be little to no purple skin discoloration or bruised appearance to the treated skin. Postoperative care is minimal. We recommend that you use an anti-bacterial ointment on the treated area for a short period of time and suggest that you stay out of the sun during the healing process. Final treatment results should be evident within 10-14 days aver treatment for vascular lesions. In the meantime, nominal daily activities can be resumed with only a slight redness evident are treatment area.
What does the laser look and sound like? (back to top)
The laser is small, about the size of a VCR. As pulses of energy leave the end of the hand piece fiber, you will hear a sort of a beeping sound.
What conditions are treated with the laser or pulsed heat? (back to top)
Vascular Lesions...
Telangiectasia- facial spider veins caused by a dilation of capillary vessels or arterioles.
Cherry Angiomas- slightly raised, red lesions.
Spider Angiomas- slightly raised, red spider like lesions.
Rosacea- red facial lesions around the nose and cheek causing a sunburned look
Pigmented Lesions...
Lentigines- flat, brown spot on the skin, present on skin with frequent sun exposure.
Keratoses- slightly elevated pigmented spots often found on the back and hands
Freckles- a brownish spot on the skin common on people with fair skin.
Dermatosis Papulosis nigra- small, black marks seen primarily on people of Asian or African descent.
Fine Wrinkles
As a patient, what does the laser mean to me? What are the benefits?
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Excellent and consistent outcome with minimal to no discoloration, swelling or complications. The friendly and gentle treatment is performed in our office and takes only a couple of minutes.
Disclaimer: This site contains information for general purposes only. Moy Dermatology offices can answer only very general questions over the phone or via email. We cannot offer any medical advice or any type of medical evaluation via email or by phone. Please call or email to schedule a professional consultation at one of our offices. Thank you.
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