Lasers were once fictional weapons used to defeat evil-doers. Modern laser medicine allows medical professionals to use advanced laser medicine to assist patients of all ages in detecting disease earlier and providing better treatment options for common medical conditions — combatting “evil”Worldwide, there are many medical issues and diseases.
“Chances are, you or someone you know has benefited from laser medicine or surgery,”R. Rox Anderson MD is president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. “Lasers have had a tremendous impact on how we detect and treat diseases, improve aging skin, and manage conditions that in the past were difficult to treat with traditional therapies or systemic medications. There are no signs that this technology has reached its peak; on the contrary, we expect new laser devices and applications will continue to be discovered in the years to come.”
Lasers are used to deliver tiny pulses or energy in different wavelengths to specific areas or particles within the body. Patients have many benefits from lasers and other energy sources, such as less-invasive procedures and faster recovery times, smoother results, and less bleeding. Most laser procedures can be done in a doctor’s office by using local or topical anesthesia. This eliminates the need for general anesthesia.
Lasers and other related technologies have improved the quality of surgical and medical care. They can be used to correct eye problems, skin rejuvenation, dental disorders, throat surgery, treatment for acne, birthmarks, early detection of many types of cancer, and even surgery on the head. People of color are now able enjoy the benefits of many laser treatments and related technologies, even though they were previously not suitable candidates.
The ASLMS recommends the following tips to ensure a positive laser experience:
1. Ask questions.
2. Find out who will be performing the treatment.
3. Discuss your medical history and concerns with your doctor.
4. Ask your dermatologist if this laser or another light source is suitable for you.
5. Be realistic in your expectations and in the results you expect.
Please visit this website for more information, and to find a nearby laser doctor. www.aslms.org.
