
Alexandrite Laser
The effect of laser depends on wavelength, degree of cooling, intensity of energy or fluence, pulse duration ranging from picoseconds to milliseconds, the intended targets, and skin type of the individuals. The effect of laser on tissues is specific and is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis.
Most lasers thus targets primarily very specific components of the skin. As such, combination treatments with other modalities and lasers generally produce broader and more effective outcome.
Laser can be used to treat the following conditions:
- Skin tone
- Melasma
- Postinflammatory pigmentation
- Diffuse pigmentation
- Pigmented spots
- Non-pigmented spots
- Superficial pigmentation
- Deep pigmentation
- Rosacea and redness
- inflammation
- Large pores
- texture
- Fine lines
- Firmness and skin tightening
- Oil control and acne
- acne scar
- Spider vein
- Leg vein
- Hair removal
- Tattoo
- Dryness
Laser can help to produce the following results: Laser can help to produce the following results:
- More even Skin tone
- Improved Melasma
- Improved Postinflammatory pigmentation
- Improved Diffuse pigmentation
- Lighter Pigmented spots
- Smaller Raised spots
- Lighter Superficial pigmentation
- Lighter Deep pigmentation
- Rosacea and redness
- Redcued inflammation
- Large pores
- Smoother texture
- Reduced Fine lines
- Better oil and acne control
- Acne scar
- smaller Spider vein
- smaller Leg vein
- long lasting Hair removal
- reduced tatoo
- more hydrated skin
Alexandrite Laser
This laser, alexandrite laser, is based on 755 nm wavelength which primarily targets blood, melanin, and dark tattoos.
2. Medium depth of light interaction
3. Best for fair to average skin toned skin individuals
2. Melasma
3. Postinflammatory pigmentation
4. Diffuse pigmentation
5. Pigmented spots
6. Non-pigmented spots
7. Superficial pigmentation
8. Deep pigmentation
9. Spider vein
10. Hair removal
11. Tattoo
2. Patients in good healthy conditions
3. Skin which has been properly sun protected, primed, and prepared
2. Skin which has not been properly protected, primed, and prepared.
After numbing medicine is washed off, the lasers are activated. Pin point rubber band like sensations will be felt, while the skin is cooled during most of the time. Sequential lasers are then used. Topical anti-inflammatory agents and sunblock are then used.
Generally, several sessions are required.
Results are more precise, longer lasting, and more complete when treatments are done in stages.
The treatment takes about half hour in an outpatient clinic setting.
Topical anesthesia may be used.
2. Improved Melasma
3. Improved Postinflammatory pigmentation
4. Improved Diffuse pigmentation
5. Lighter Pigmented spots
6. Smaller Raised spots
7. Lighter Superficial pigmentation
8. Lighter Deep pigmentation
9. smaller Spider vein
10. long lasting Hair removal
11. reduced tattoo
For more aggressive and faster results, combination with other modalities will be helpful.
Mild flakiness, redness, and dryness are expected.
Mild redness, crusting, or temporary darkening is noted.
Prescription pain medications are generally not necessary.
Most people return to work and activities in few days.