Clinical Applications of Medical Lasers: Skin Resurfacing and Pigmentation Control
By Dr. Abdulelah Faisal Bassas, Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon ·
Laser technology has revolutionized non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery.
Applications detailed in 'The Guide to Cosmetology' include:
- Ablative vs. Non-Ablative fractional lasers for collagen remodeling and acne scar correction.
- Vascular lasers for telangiectasias, rosacea, and active hypertrophic scars.
- Pigment-specific Q-switched and picosecond lasers for melasma and dermal lesions.
Proper skin typing and customized wavelength selection are critical for safe, predictable results in Middle Eastern skin types.