When Receiving Cosmetic Laser Treatments, Choosing An Individual With Cosmetic Laser Training Can Help To Minimize Your Risk.

By Esme Spence


Cosmetic laser training and laser technology are being used for an increasing number of cosmetic treatments. Examples include: hair reduction and elimination, skin resurfacing, wrinkle reduction, treatment for acne scars, removal of age spots and moles, treatment of vascular lesions and, in recent years, even tattoo removal. If you are considering any of these treatments, it is important to carefully consider the potential risks, benefits, and whether the agency, and technician, have the proper aesthetic laser training for the procedure which you hope to have completed.

Lasers effectively work by emitting an intense beam of light or energy which may or may not be visible. Lasers have a specific wavelength to be set according to which specific type of tissue within the body is to be treated. This is one reason why proper cosmetic laser training is so critical. Your technician should not only be experienced, but also know exactly what they are doing to set the lasers properly for the procedure that you are seeking. The effectiveness of desired treatments also depends upon a host of factors, which all must be given some consideration. Risks are also inherently associated with laser treatments, but there are certainly ways to minimize those.

The effectiveness of any laser treatment, performed by an individual with proper cosmetic laser training, is dependent upon a host of factors. These include: choice of the correct device for a given treatment, the aesthetic laser training and skill of the person operating the device, the wavelength of the beam of energy targeting the tissue, the power settings used and the duration of the energy pulse, the amount of time between pulses, the number of pulses per treatment, and the number of treatments administered. Another important factor that varies from person to person and must be considered includes the color of the skin and/or hair of the person being treated.

There are risks associated with receiving any cosmetic procedure, even when the individual performing any given treatment has experience and cosmetic laser training. These effects are almost always temporary, but they can be permanent in certain instances. There may be immediate pain, reddening of the skin, and bruising and swelling to treatment sites. Other possible, more serious, risks include: formation of blisters, burns and infection. If the wrong device is used or if the procedure is doing incorrectly, the desired results may not be obtained and there is a risk for permanent scarring.

To effectively minimize risk as much as possible, be informed about your procedure, and the technician that will be completing the procedure. Determine in advance if you are a good candidate for the specific treatment that you desire. Also determine any requirements for recovery and follow-up care. Further, investigate risks and weigh them against any potential benefits you may receive. If you choose to proceed with laser treatment, view the credentials of the technician and consider asking for references prior to treatment. Commit in advance to fully participate in after-treatment care and follow-up appointments that may be necessary.

Cosmetic laser procedures are often very safe, so long as the technician has received proper cosmetic laser training or aesthetic laser training.




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