Jay Applebaum, M.D.
Karol Dangaran, M.D.
Wieke H. Liem, M.D.
Steven F. Stanowicz, M.D.
Melissa Watcher, M.D.
Lasers
Laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
In essence, lasers work by generating a concentrated and penetrating stream of pulsed
bright light that can be controlled and strategically directed over the skin. Resurfacing
the skin with lasers can work as ablative or non-ablative procedures depending on the
type of laser utilized. An ablative laser literally vaporizes and removes deep wrinkling
and scars from the surface of skin and penetrates deeper into skin tissue, reorganizing
and stimulating production of collagen and elastin fibers in the process.
Nd:YAG is an acronym for neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:Y3Al5O12), a
compound that is used as the lasing medium for certain solid-state lasers. The YAG
crystal is doped with an active medium, in this case triply ionized neodymium, which
replaces another element of roughly the same size, typically yttrium. Generally the
crystalline host is doped with around 1 % neodymium by weight.Nd:YAG lasers are
optically pumped using a flashlamp or laser diodes. They are one of the most common
types of laser, and are used for many different applications.Our Nd:YAG lasers emits
light with a wavelength of 1064 nm, in the infrared. More than one treatment may be
required, with retreatment at 6-8 week intervals.
When scheduling laser, please specify laser treatment as multiple lasers
are used in office and on certain days.
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