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The Many Advantages Of Laser Surgery Over Traditional Surgery
When people think of surgery the first thing that comes to mind is the knife. The thought of being cut can turn many people off from getting much needed medical procedures. With the advancements in medical technology and the advent of laser surgery, more people can feel at ease when contemplating major surgery or a simple cosmetic procedure.
One of the major benefits of laser surgery is that the scarring normally left is minimized. This can be quite beneficial if the area to be operated on is in view on a regular basis such as the arm, leg or even the face. The fear of being left with a large ugly scar is removed, thereby allowing a possibly much needed procedure to go that much smoother with a patient.
The precision behind laser surgery as opposed to a scalpel can mean less damage to the area around a tumor or skin blemish thereby speeding the healing process. The laser may also be used to block open blood vessels, stemming the excess loss of blood during procedures. The ability to seal off tumors and infections from spreading is yet another added benefit of the laser.
Pain reduction is yet another benefit to laser surgery and one of the best reasons to choose this over standard surgery. The laser may be applied to the nerve endings, sealing them off to help lower any pain during a procedure. This reduces the need for large amounts of pain medications and thereby lowers the risk of side effects that accompany many pain killers.
There are a multitude of applications for the laser when it comes to cosmetic surgery too. The laser may be used to remove birthmarks and skin blemishes, leaving almost no trace of any procedure having been done. Warts may be removed easily and tattoos made a thing of the past, with very little scarring left behind and this may be quite beneficial for those with a name or image on them they are not attached to anymore.
Each type of laser used for surgery has a specific purpose. The different types are CO, YAG and pulsed dye is denoted by the different colors of the beam as to what applications they are most suited for. The color is also selected to coincide with the color of the tissue being operated on.
One way to enter a comfort zone when it comes to this type of surgery is to do a little research. The Internet holds a wide range of information regarding the equipment, the physicians and the procedures behind many of the applications for lasers in surgery. As with any medical issue, a consultation with a doctor is in order to have any and all questions answered before proceeding.
There are also many different websites that will have backgrounds on available doctors that are trained in the use of lasers and offer these different procedures. Dependent on the type of procedure you are considering, the Internet may also help to locate a specialist in the area that may be consulted in person. The Internet holds a vast amount of information on laser surgery and its many applications and unlocking it simply takes a few clicks of the mouse and some time to read.
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How to get rid of acne scars
Acne is embarrassing enough, but acne scars are even worse. These long-lasting scars can be on your face, back, shoulders, and even other parts of your body. These scars appear ugly. Topical creams, gels, pills and lotions don’t help. We all want flawless skin and acne scars are too noticeable and cannot always be hidden with clothing.
These scars are the result of popping pimples or squeezing the “yuk” out of the pimple. Popping and squeezing leaves a permanent mark. The deeper you have peeled the skin, the darker the mark. Once the scar appears it is very hard to get rid of.
Your best bet for dealing with acne scars is paying a visit to your dermatologist.
The process of dermabrasion (not micro-dermabrasion) removes the layers of skin on affected areas. The dermatologist will first numb your face and begin a “sanding” process of removing layers of skin. This will require a couple weeks of recovery time. Your skin will scab; and once the scabs fall off, fresh skin will emerge with that fresh youthful glow. This process is used for light complected individuals and also for very dark complected individuals. Those with the “in-between” skin color should look for a different procedure.
Laser resurfacing is a good process to clear away pimples and get rid of acne scars. A laser is used to eradicate acne scarring, working in a similar fashion as dermabrasion. The damaged top layers of skin are removed and there is still a recovery time of a couple weeks. A topical ointment may be prescribed by your doctor to help with the recovery process. You may need to have your face bandaged as well.
There are chemical peels that are used for very light acne scarring. Different types of acids are applied to the top layer of skin and left on for 15 minutes before removing. This removes the top layers of the epidermis. Expect redness and swelling afterwards. Depending on the amount of acid used for the procedure, recovery time can be from one day to a couple weeks.
There is a technique called the “punch” technique that is used for those that have deep pitted acne scars. A piece of scarred skin is “punched” then removed, a skin graft is taken (usually from behind the ear), and is then placed where the scarred skin was removed. This procedure is usually combined with laser resurfacing or dermabrasion. If the area affected is small enough a skin graft may not be needed. After the punching technique is completed the recovery time is several weeks or longer.
You can also consider augmentation in which your dermatologist injects a filler (usually collagen) under the skin to help smooth the acne scarred surface. Your dermatologist may also take fat from other places of your body and inject that in place of using collagen. Recovery time is about a day at the most – it would like receiving any other type of shot. Augmentation is just a temporary fix and will have to be done again in about 6 months.
If you have any acne scars – don’t panic. There are a few things you can do:
Dip a cotton ball in fresh lemon juice and pat your face with the cotton ball – let it dry naturally. If you find the lemon juice irritating, try diluting with some cool water or rose water. After 15 to 20 minutes wash your face. Do this four times a week and you will see a change in your skin structure.
You can make a past using some sandlewood powder and rose water; add two to four drops of lime juice and apply this paste to your face. Allow to dry naturally, then rinse thoroughly. Do this regularly and you will see good results.
Each day you should apply cucumber juice to your face using cotton balls. This will “cool” the skin and also tightens the pores.
Make a paste from some fresh apple combined with honey (just a few drops of honey are needed) and apply as a mask. Leave on about 15 to 20 minutes and wash off. This will also tighten the pores and makes your complexion lighter.
For best results – don’t pick at, pop, or squeeze pimples.
