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.

Ideally, candidates should have good skin elasticity, a non-oily complexion, a light to medium skin color, and light or moderate blemishes. It's worth noting that there are certain conditions that may prevent some patients from being eligible for laser-based treatments.

If you have fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes or mouth or on your forehead, shallow scars from acne, or non-responsive skin after a facelift, then you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing. You may also be a good candidate if you have: Warts. Age spots or liver spots.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With a cold laser therapy device, you can easily get relief from pain at home without any side effects. Cold laser therapy is safe and effective for various conditions, including chronic pain, arthritis, and injuries.

Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good candidates for laser eye surgery. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-surgery infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma or cataracts often affect results.

Is laser treatment expensive? ›

Laser resurfacing is the most effective technique with per session costs averaging Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 60,000 for full face treatment in India.

Most patients need 3 to 4 laser skin resurfacing sessions for optimal results. But some patients also need a lot more sessions. You should also opt for maintenance treatments once or twice a year to maintain flawless skin.

“Injectables and fillers are a good first step for someone who wants to address the early signs of skin aging, such as fine lines or mildly sagging skin,” explains Boahene. Facial fat grafting, or a fat transfer, is a more permanent solution to drooping skin and lost facial volume.

Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy

CO2 laser treatment can minimize the appearance of deep wrinkles, lines, and uneven pigmentation. The term “fractional laser” means that the beam of light only targets a fraction of the skin at a time.

Ablative laser resurfacing is a procedure that uses a wand-like laser instrument to remove the upper layers of skin. It is sometimes referred to as “laser peeling” since it removes old skin cells in order to reveal newer, more youthful cells.

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.

If you are over 21 years old and have myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness) with or without astigmatism, you may be a candidate for laser vision correction. Laser eye surgery can reduce and potentially eliminate refractive errors in some patients.

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.

Characteristics of a Good Candidate

Laser hair removal works best on individuals with a significant contrast between their hair color and skin tone. This means that those with light skin and dark hair often see the most pronounced results.