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Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment - Pulsed Dye
LaserTherapy |
A
dye laser
is a laser that uses an organic dye as a lasing medium,
usually as a liquid solution. Compared to gases and most
solid-state lasing media, a dye can usually be used for a
much wider range of wavelengths. The wide bandwidth make
them particularly suitable for tunable lasers and pulsed
lasers. Moreover, the dye can be replaced by another type
in order to generate different wavelengths with the same
laser, although this usually requires replacing other
optical components in the laser as well.
Pulsed Dye Laser: Because the yellow light at 577-585 nm
coincides with the peak absorption of hemoglobin in blood,
the Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) is useful to treat vascular
lesions.
Pulsed Dye Laser Uses
* Port Wine Stains, especially in infants and children
* Laser treatment of thick, red scars
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
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