Lasers are sources of high-intensity light accurately focused into small spots with very high energy.

The aim is to destroy the target cells and not to harm the surrounding skin. There are different types of lasers for different conditions

• Birth marks( black& red spots)
• Ndyag laser/ CO2 Laser /Pulse dye Laser
• Pigmented spots on face like
• freckles, melasma –
• Q-switched Ndyag laser
• Removal of unwanted hair
• Alexandrite/Ndyag /diode laser
• Wrinkles , scars and sundamaged skin –
• CO2laser, Erbium yag laser
• Excimer laser
• Chronic plaque psoriasis

Safety precautions

Thorough training of person who is operating the laser machine

Eye protection for the patient and the operator

Complications

Laser burns with temporary pain, redness, bruising, blistering

Pigment changes (brown and white marks), and scar formation which may be permanent