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What is Q-switched Nd: YAG laser treatment?

The word laser is popularly used to refer Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. This is used to treat skin conditions by focusing the wavelength of high energy light beam. Lasers are of various kinds depending on their wavelength, penetration level and purpose used for.

Nd: YAG is the acronym used for Neodymium doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet laser. This is the laser type that has the wavelength of 1064 nanometers. This wavelength gives the capability to penetrate into deeper skin layers and destroy them.

Q-switched mode of Nd: YAG laser emits 2 wavelengths: one is of 1064 nanometers and the second is of 532 nanometers length. This is more effective in treating epidermal (superficial) and dermal (deep) skin issues.

Conditions treated using Q-switched Nd: YAG laser

Skin Doctor Clinic in Indirapuram use this treatment in patients with following skin conditions:

Tattoos

This laser treatment enables the tattoo ink spots to break down and get soaked up by the body that is then ejected by the immune system.

Sun damaged skin and age spots

This laser is capable of reaching the deep layers of the affected skin and to remove the amount of unnecessary skin cells, which is then replaced by newer cells.

Freckles

Freckles are the tiny flat reddish or brownish spots on face or other sun exposed areas. This treatment emits laser deeper into the skin that then gets naturally absorbed and ejected by the body.

Lentigines

Lentigineslooks similar to freckles and these are caused by melanin changes in the body. These are also treated similarly using this laser treatment.

Moles and skin tags

The strong laser is capable to penetrate deeper into the skin, closes the blood vessels and removes the damaged layer.

Benefits of Q-switched Nd: YAG laser treatment

This is a painless treatment that can be done in quick time at the clinic of Skin Doctor Clinic in Indirapuram. Although few repeated treatments are necessary with one month intervals to get the fullest results, visible changes in appearance can be noted just after the first laser treatment. This has the faster recovery time and rare side effects or complications being reported.

Side effects

Most of these effects are temporary and vanish away by their own. Q-switched Nd: YAG laser treatment is very successfully performed by the Skin Doctor Clinic in Indirapuram with no complications. Eliminating the side effects depends on choosing the right Dermatologist.

Aftercare

Being aware of aftercare procedures is essential to avoid unnecessary side effects after treatment. It is absolutely important to follow the medications and advises given by your doctor. It is advisable to use a protective ointment such as Vaseline or Petroleum Jelly for faster healing. The treated areas should be kept covered for next few days and exposure to sun should be totally avoided. It is better to keep away the cosmetic products until the new skin appears and settles similar to skincloser.