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Lasers Improve Cosmetic Surgery
Lasers are the scientific answer to the pleas
of men and women everywhere who shy away from invasive surgery
and who do not have the time to be recovering for extended
periods of time from an extensive surgery. As a matter of fact,
so much can nowadays be accomplished with a laser that it almost
appears to be the new cosmetic surgery method of choice. What
lasers can do for cosmetic surgery is truly an amazing feat
in the progress of medicine and science. Thus, if you are ready
to perhaps start off the New Year with some self-improvement,
or perhaps you would simply like to give yourself the gift
of looking as young as you actually feel, the laser could be
the answer to your questions.
Consider the use of laser
technology in modern wrinkle reduction
procedures. Whether it is your habit to frequently frown, natural
aging, or simply homage to your sun worshipping days, wrinkles
are a result of many factors that leave the skin less elastic
and more prone to lines. While this method is not indicated
for deep lines and wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and even
stretch marks may be visibly decreased by the use of laser
wrinkle reduction. An added benefit is the fact that there
is no lengthy recovery time patients must undergo, but instead
this treatment can neatly fit into the time allotted for most
lunch breaks! The methodology is quite ingenious: the laser
energy is transmitted to the dermal skin tissue, bypassing
the outer layers of skin without causing any damage. The energy
so transmitted will then begin a chain reaction within the
skin that causes it to rebuild collagen and thus smooth out
any wrinkles and lines.
Although not necessarily considered cosmetic surgery, the
laser has also found its use in the field of hair removal.
As a matter of fact, laser hair removal is the answer to all
those who are disgusted with heating up wax, plucking and tweezing.
The process simply destroys the hair follicle so no hair will
ever grow from it again. Unfortunately, not everyone is a good
candidate for this type of treatment. Since laser energy is
nothing more than light based, those who have salt and pepper
hair, or perhaps even white hair, will find that they will
not be able to be successfully treated. The same is true for
dark skinned patients.
Probably the most celebrated use of laser energy in the field
of cosmetic surgery is the removal of spider veins. You have
probably noticed the purple or deep red little lines that seem
to cluster in certain areas of your physique, usually the arms
or legs, sometimes even the face and back. These veins are
not of vital necessity for the body, and are more or less a
cosmetic nuisance. It is no surprise that many who have found
them on their bodies would like to be rid of them once and
for all. This may be accomplished with the help of laser treatments.
The laser energy enters the skin and directly damages the unsightly
veins. Serving no purpose, they eventually collapse and disintegrate.
Of course, all these treatments do very little to counteract
destructive behavior, and it is imperative that you still follow
all the common sense rules you already know and yet still may
ignore; i.e. you know to apply sunscreen whenever going out
of doors, and to repeat the application frequently. Similarly,
you are aware that the use of moisturizers will aid you skin
in keeping that youthful and healthy glow that signals its
protection from the elements and harmful external influences.
Additionally, once you do undergo laser therapy, it is imperative
to follow the physician’s recommendations to the last iota
to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment and to also
ensure that there will be no adverse effects from the laser
surgery to your skin. Many times a patient will be so excited
about the changes and improvements that she or he may forget
that while laser therapy was instrumental in the change, it
is not a cure all and will not prevent any further damage from
occurring! So stay healthy, look healthy, and yes, you can
cheat the signs of aging.
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: 2006
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