Laser Therapy in Dermatology & for Cosmetic Treatment

Low level laser has a range of applications relating to skin. It stimulates new high quality new tissue growth, and its cellular effects discourage scar tissue and even smooth and relax lessen redness of existing scarring for better cosmetic effect. Good results have also been achieved with laser therapy for skin regeneration following facial ‘dermabrasion’, where the quality and tensile strength of the fresh tissue growth is optimised.

It is effective to differing degrees across a number of skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema, both in terms of reducing bouts and improving previous scarring. There appear to be both anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects since both acne and the herpes simplex virus are both effectively treated with laser therapy.

Other cosmetic applications include supporting strong hair growth by encouraging metabolism in the hair root, and activating the arterial and lymphatic microcirculation; reducing puffiness around the eyes through its ability to reduce swelling and optimise lymphatic microcirculation; and clinics report success using laser to minimise fine lines with low level laser – but more good clinical evidence is required on these latter applications since little is published in the field.