subject: Toe-nail And Other Cosmetic Laser Treatments With Laser [print this page] What is laser treatment? What is laser treatment?
Laser, a path-breaking technology was reported first in 1960. Since then its ability to generate an intense, very narrow beam of light of a single wavelength has been harnessed for science, technology and medicine. The name LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Lasers emit an intense beam of light or energy with a specific wavelength, which is targeted at a type of tissue in the part of the body being treated. When the beam of energy reaches its target, it is absorbed and converted into heat. If the procedure is done properly, the heat inactivates or destroys cells in the target area without having a significant effect on the other cells that surround it.
Laser is extensively used in the medical field for various types of treatment and therapy. The clinical application of low incident power density laser radiation for the treatment of acute and chronic pain is now a well established procedure. Laser surgery uses laser to cut tissue. Some examples would be use of a laser scalpel in an otherwise conventional surgery; soft tissue laser surgery, in which the laser beam vaporizes soft tissue with high water content; or laser resurfacing in which molecular bonds of a material are dissolved by laser. Low energy lasers promote wound healing and relieve musculoskeletal pain. An area of medicine where laser technique has become very popular is in laser eye surgery. The technique used is called LASIK which is used for correcting vision.
Laser techniques are increasingly being used in skin treatment and are largely prevalent in Canada. Laser surgery is much safer than normal surgery as it makes no physical contact so no infections are spread. There are a lot of centers providing laser treatment in Vancouver.
Cosmetic Laser Treatment
Laser technology is being used for an increasing number of cosmetic treatments. Examples include hair reduction, skin resurfacing to reduce wrinkles, treatment of acne and scars, removal of blemishes, treatment of spider veins and interestingly, removal of tattoos too. Laser treatment is also used in toe-nail fungus treatment. Toe-nail laser treatment offers a new alternative to oral medication, which has a risk of liver damage; and a nail lacquer, which has poor efficacy.
Toe-nail fungus causes nails to become thick, yellow and brittle in a way that looks pretty ugly and can be painful. Infected patients can spend years and lot of money in an attempt to treat the infection with drugs, topical treatments and home remedies, sometimes of no avail.
Canadian podiatrists have begun using a laser treatment that combats the infection. The podiatrist aims a laser beam at the patients toenails to kill the organisms that cause the fungus. Treatments typically take 30 to 45 minutes for up to 10 toes. Depending on the severity of the problem and the laser used, patients may need one to four treatments.
Doctors have said that about 80% of patients have had success with laser treatment of toe-nail fungus.
Laser Treatment in Vancouver and toe-nail fungus treatment is widely available to help you improve your way of life.
