What is The carbon
dioxide laser?
The carbon dioxide laser (CO2 laser) was one of the
earliest lasers to be developed,and is still one of the
most useful. Carbon dioxide lasers are the highest power
continuous wave lasers that are currently available.
The CO2 laser produces a beam of infrared light with the
principal wavelength bands centering around 9.4 and 10.6
micrometers.
The carbon dioxide laser is used for laser surgery and skin
resurfacing laser facelifts (which essentially consist of
burning the skin to promote collagen formation) and
dermabrasion.
Co2 Laser could be used in :
Removal of benign skin lesion, such as moles, warts
As a "laser scalpel" in patients or body areas prone to
bleeding
Removal of tumors, especially of the brain and spinal cord.
Snoring Treatment
Shaving, dermabrading, and resurfacing scars, rhinophyma,
skin irregularities
Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing for Wrinkles
What is Laser?
Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated
Emission of Radiation(LASER).
A laser is a light beam that can be precisely focused. It
is used to treat tissues by heating the targeted cells
until they "burst". It may also be used for cosmetic
purposes, including removal of wrinkles, tattoos, or
birthmarks.
There are several types of lasers, including the carbon
dioxide (CO2) laser, the YAG (yttrium aluminum
garnet) laser, and the pulsed dye laser. Each laser
has specific uses. The color of the light beam used is
directly related to the type of procedure being performed
and the color of the tissue being treated.
Laser may be used to:
Remove tumors
Seal blood vessels
Seal lymph vessels to reduce swelling and decrease the
spread of tumor cells
Seal nerve endings to reduce postoperative pain
Remove warts, moles, and tattoos
Reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles
Remove hair
Possible side effects of
laser therapy:
Bleeding
Infection
Pain
Scaring
Skin color changes
