Laser Procedure Purposes

*This is an editorial

You have probably heard that lasers can help you shave years off your look. They are revered in the skincare industry almost as if they are magical. It is certainly true that lasers can benefit your skin potentially in many ways. Here are some general and specific laser procedure purposes to consider, especially if you feel your skin is not looking its best.

Repairing Self-Inflicted Skin Damage

It is an unfortunate fact of life that skin health is not always focused on in the same way as other physical health. You might see a doctor regularly, but you probably have not consulted a dermatologist consistently throughout your entire life. You also might have the unfortunate habit of not paying attention to how you treat your skin or not understanding the link between your actions and your skin health.

For example, did you know that lack of sleep definitely has a negative impact on your skin? If you lead a stressful lifestyle, do not eat properly, smoke or drink too much alcohol, skin-strengthening aesthetic equipment  might be the only way to reverse that damage. Additionally, issues like eating greasy foods or wearing too much makeup regularly can leave your skin prone to breakouts. Therefore, the sooner you start a positive self-care and positive skincare routine, the better.

Repairing Environmental or Genetic Skin Damage

No matter how well you treat your own skin, or your body as a whole for that matter, your skin is still regularly exposed to negative external forces. Those include such factors as genetic predisposition, airborne pollutants, chemicals and too much sunlight. Laser treatments offer ways to treat some of the skin damage that is simply unavoidable due to environment, genetics, or the natural aging process.

What the Laser Does to Help You

There are actually two basic ways a skincare laser device can potentially help you. One is by treating a specific blemish of concern to you. For example, you might wish to have an age spot or scar lightened. You may also have a certain wrinkle you want to remove.

Another way a laser can help you is by strengthening your skin as a whole. Lasers often do just enough temporary skin damage for your body to perceive them as a threat. That causes more healthy substance production, including additional collagen. When skin cells have more collagen and other healthy substances they need, their bonds stay stronger. That cohesiveness helps prevent or slow down the wrinkling process in the future.

Finding the Right Laser for Each Condition

Lasers treat many conditions. Wrinkle treatments are quire common, as are scar lightening and age spot treatment. There are also lasers that can remove unwanted hair, treat unwanted tattoos, and perform many other services. Finding the right laser to treat the condition you have is essential, though. Not every laser is a cure for all skin concerns.

Finding the Right Laser for You as an Individual

Another step in the process is finding the right laser for you. You are unique, as is your skin. Not every laser is designed to treat the same skin colors or types. You have to check local clinics to locate one offering the procedure you want done with the type of laser you need.

Weighing Lasers Against Alternative Treatments for Skin

A final point to note about lasers is they may not be the right skincare solution for you at all. That is possible. It is important to weight your laser treatment options carefully against other types of light therapy, sound wave therapy, and the various other clinical skincare options offered. That is especially true if you have oily skin or another condition that can be negatively affected by laser treatment. However, if you do decide lasers are your best option, you can look forward to shorter appointments and more relative comfort, compared to many other treatments.