Dermatologist, Laser Specialist, Cosmetologist
M.B.B.S, F.C.P.S (Dermatology)
Dermatologist, Laser Specialist, Cosmetologist
M.B.B.S, F.C.P.S (Dermatology)
Laser specialists are skin specialists, or dermatologists, who specialize in treating various skin concerns through laser technology. Laser treatment is rapidly becoming the most sought after technique to enhance skin aesthetics in addition to treating various skin problems and skin lesions (area of the skin that looks different from the rest of your skin).
Your doctor will recommend consulting a laser specialists when you have the following:
You can also opt for laser treatments for cosmetic purposes, to enhance the superficial beauty and treat:
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Moreover, laser treatment is utilized extensively for:
Note: Unwanted and excessive hair can either be triggered by the introduction of certain skin products or it can be hereditary; or there can be some hormonal imbalance in the body. So, your doctor will check your family history and recommend hormonal tests prior to starting any procedure for hair removal.
The most common reason for people to consult a dermatologist for laser treatment in Pakistan is for the removal of excessive, unwanted hair. There is no procedure that would guarantee permanent hair removal. However, after religious 8-12 sessions (as recommended by your laser specialist), you will experience that your hair regrowth is lighter, softer and more subtle.
An ideal candidate for hair removal is the one with light skin tone and dark, thick hair. The darker the hairs, the better the results of the laser hair removal treatment.
Disclaimer: The recurrence and regrowth of hair depends on the area of treatment as well.
Laser specialists broadly deal with two concerns:
Laser technology, though giving us excellent results, is continuously evolving and bettering itself. Treating a skin issue, be it tending to one that poses a threat to your health or the one that attempts to improve the outlook of your skin, requires the doctor to be an expert in handling various laser technologies and working with different modalities and wavelengths to deal with the particular concern.
Following are the steps one has to take in order become a laser specialist in Pakistan:
In the field of medicine, there is no full stop to how much you can improve through experience and how much you can advance academically. To stay on top of the game, you must keep up with latest technologies and keep working on acquiring as many certifications and training as possible.
Laser specialists identify and evaluate the problems of the skin and choose the appropriate type of laser to treat the skin accordingly. They will brief you on the technique—how the method/procedure will work, the expected outcome, and the possible side-effects, if any.
Laser specialists also provide you with post-laser support so you can contact them in case of an emergency or problem.
Finding a good doctor is vital for proper diagnosis & treatment of your underlying concern. Before you make the decision of picking out a Laser Specialist, consider the following: