How do lasers work?
Lasers work by bouncing a beam of light back and forth between mirrors and lenses, amplifying its strength. When the beam is powerful enough it is released in a short pulse of energy or light. This burst of energy causes a carefully controlled change in the tissue.

The color and energy of the laser light depends upon what type of material is being stimulated. Many materials are used in lasers such as carbon dioxide, ruby crystals, and argon, which is a gas similar to that used in fluorescent lights.

The word LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Medical lasers use an intense beam of light to gently remove unwanted, damaged, or diseased cells without harming the surrounding healthy cells. The laser's energy may be delivered as a continuous wave of light or in pulses, depending on the treatment and the type of laser used.

How do lasers treat skin?
The Laser Clinic laser treatments are new, non-invasive ways to treat your skin. The laser employs a revolutionary, patented laser process with DCD™ (Dynamic Cooling Device), which targets and heats collagen in the upper dermis while protecting the epidermis. This allows the laser to target specific skin cells while providing the patient maximum comfort.

How do lasers remove hair?
The Laser Clinic uses revolutionary high energy Alexandrite and Yag lasers which emit a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed.

The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The skin is further protected during treatment by a Dynamic Cooling Device™ where cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper layers and providing patients with increased comfort.

How do lasers treat veins and pigmented lesions?
The Laser Clinic laser targeting veins and pigmented lesions produces an intense but gentle burst of light that selectively destroys the blood vessels of the desired target, without damaging the surrounding tissue. After laser treatment the surrounding tissue is left intact.

Are lasers safe?
For the most part lasers are very safe. However, as with any medical procedure, there are risks and benefits. Scarring, pain, lack of permanent results, delayed healing up to several months, and other risks are uncommon, but possible. Sometimes additional treatment may be necessary after laser treatment. Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and rejuvenating the skin on the face.

Need more Information on lasers?
For more information about lasers contact The Laser Clinic directly at (734) 207-0000. The Laser Clinic will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding lasers or laser treatment.