Laser Therapy Targets Unsightly Marks

The advent of laser technology has given many convenient opportunities even to cosmetic surgery. Laser is the most convenient procedure for the removal of birthmarks, scars or tattoos, which you may find unattractive or no longer important to you.

happinesslifetime.com Laser removal of birthmarks or tattoos is convenient, quickly done and, relative to other removal procedures, pain free. Those procedures in previous years were invasive and came with more than a little pain. Dermabrasion or surgical excision were the only techniques then of removing these marks. Dermabrasion called for sanding off the mark and like surgical excision, sometimes called for a skin graft consequently.

We are fortunate that happinesslifetime.com laser removal is now the norm. 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 that will save the surrounding tissue. When the birthmark or tattoo has been disintegrated by the laser, your skin's natural immune system works to take out the fragmented pieces from the skin. This procedure is ideal for areas with good blood circulation because 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 in this manner.

Board certification
An experienced cosmetic surgeon with board certification should be the only one to do your laser therapy to take out any unsightly marks. Your skin will first be assessed as to the area to be treated, number of treatments necessary and the level of success you can expect. As far as tattoos are concerned, the black ones are easier to remove than the colored because these need several treatments for total removal.

Actual Operation
The laser light pulses would feel like rubber bands snapping against your skin. 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 (depending on the tattoo or birthmark) every four to eight weeks. As the number of sessions increases, the laser pierces more, resulting in the tattoo or birthmark getting lighter after each session.

Recovery
Your surgeon will apply anti-bacterial ointment on the area and bandage your skin, with the instructions to lift the treated area 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 UV rays.

After the procedure, many people reported feeling some sunburn sensation and localized redness in the treated area. This can sometimes turn into scab which will recede in two weeks' time. Anti-inflammatories can definitely minimize your pain, but it is still best for you to talk with your surgeon before taking any medications.

Laser therapy resulting in side effects is a rare occurrence. Dark-skinned individuals may experience loss of pigmentation, if you are one, better speak with your doctor.

Kalona Karrington is a writer and researcher for Cosmetic Surgery Today.

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