Laser skin therapy– it’s not just for celebrities and influencers. Rising in popularity, the treatment has become an important part of self-care rituals and skin routines for men and women who have seen the benefits.
Are you curious about giving it a try, but are nervous about what you have read on the internet? Let us break down some common laser skin therapy myths. Read on for the myths that bring us more pain than lasers (spoiler alert: it’s really not as painful as they say it is).
1. Laser Skin Therapy Is Painful
Laser skin treatments don’t feel like the life-ending, searing heat that many comic books make it out to be. Unlike imaginary lasers, the type of lasers used for skin treatments cause a slight “snapping” sensation and heightened skin sensitivity.
A topical anesthetic is typically applied for higher-strength lasers or lengthy treatments. Laser skin therapy should not be intensely painful or cause a burning sensation on the treated area.
2. Lasers Are for Any Skin Type or Condition
Different skin types and pigments require lasers that are tailored to their needs. Tattoo removal will require a different laser than a treatment performed to remove layers of damaged skin. Technicians use various lasers for:
- Fine lines and wrinkle resurfacing
- Skin tightening
- Tattoo removal
- Pigmented lesions
- Laser Hair removal
- Acne scars
Skin resurfacing and skin tightening require different lasers, as does acne and hair removal.
3. Anyone Can Provide Laser Treatment
Medical spas and skin treatment locations may offer services without a trained physician on site. Laser treatments performed by underqualified staff can result in burns, scarring, and nerve damage, so it is important to read reviews and verify past work before booking a session with a new technician.
4. Lasers Provide Immediate Results
Laser treatment will work with the body’s natural process to provide results. Because treatments are brief and utilize a small concentration of light wavelength, most patients require multiple sessions in order to see the results they want.
5. Lasers Erase Tattoos
During tattoo removal, special lasers are used to break up the ink into small particles. The body absorbs these particles and excretes them through the waste system. Tattoo removal requires multiple sessions to fractionalize the particles and to lighten up the pigment that has been applied to the body.
6. Lasers Cause Cancer
The wavelengths used in a cosmetic laser treatment do not emit radiation or cause cancer. Because the lasers barely penetrate the skin, the risk of this treatment is very low.
Prioritize Your Health and Wellness
Life is short– and so is your youthful glow if you’re not taking proper care of your skin. Laser skin therapy can give you a world of self-confidence and take years of blemishes, scars, and unsightly lines off of your face when performed by qualified technicians.
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