Cosmetology Courses: Types of Laser Treatment Options

If you’re thinking of enrolling for medical cosmetology courses in India, then make sure you pick a curriculum that includes laser skin treatments. They have become widely popular as laser procedures can effectively manage wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and dark spots. They can also brighten skin tone, improve texture, and restore the elasticity of the skin.

Cosmetic clinics around the world are experiencing greater demand for laser skin specialists who can perform the various cosmetic procedures. At the International Institute of Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine (IICSAM), we provide a Hands-On Certificate Course in Cosmetology, Lasers, and Aesthetic Medicine. Eligible candidates must be BDS, BAMS, BHMS, MBBS, and above.

Our cosmetology courses devote an entire day of classes to cover the basics of laser treatments. Below, we take a brief look at some of the popular laser skin procedures.

Ablative Fractional CO2 Lasers

Ablative lasers are designed to create wounds on the skin by removing the epidermis, the upper layer of the skin. This, in turn, significantly increases the collagen and elastin production of the skin which results in tighter and smoother skin.

Ablative fractional CO2 laser treatments are used to target acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, dull skin, and skin laxity. This type of laser skin resurfacing is used to remove the upper layer of skin cells from the face, neck, and chest. It promotes collagen production and gives appearance to tighter, firmer, and smoother skin. Ablative fractional CO2 lasers have an average recovery period of close to two weeks.

Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers

Non-ablative lasers are lesser invasive than ablative lasers. They do not remove the skin’s upper surface, but instead just mildly heat up the middle and lower layers of the skin. Through this process too, the collagen production is boosted which helps rejuvenate the skin.

A non-ablative fractional laser treatment is a common topic found in most cosmetology courses. It is an elegant skincare solution that is used for brightening skin tone, smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines, reducing scars, and lightening dark spots.

In this type of procedure, the deeper layers of the skin are heated up and slightly damaged to increase the collagen production in your body. By doing so, the less attractive older and dryer skin cells get cleared away. To achieve the desired results, one may have to undergo multiple sessions of non-ablative fractional laser treatment. The average recovery period after each session is between one to three days.

Pulsed-Dye Lasers

This is a non-ablative laser procedure.  In this, the skin layers located below the epidermis are heated up and partially damaged. This promotes collagen production and helps the skin to heal. It gives your skin an even tone and texture.

Pulsed-dye lasers are most commonly used to manage pigmentation problems. They cut down on broken capillaries and rosacea, decrease the redness of pigmented areas, and help reduce hyperpigmentation. Overall, it gives your skin a rejuvenated appearance. The average recovery period does not last for more than a week.

Erbium Laser Treatment

Erbium laser procedures could be both ablative and non-ablative, depending on the severity of your skin problem. This type of treatment is most suitable to combat fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and loose skin.

Like all laser cosmetic procedures, erbium laser resurfacing too increases the growth of collagen in the   body. The recovery period will vary based on whether you go through ablative or non-ablative treatment.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Technically speaking, this is not a laser treatment. Intense Pulsed Light procedure uses a process called ‘photo rejuvenation’ where a broad spectrum of light wavelengths is used to bring youthfulness to the skin.

The power of light waves is used to fight with skincare problems such as redness, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and spider veins. This is a minimally invasive treatment with zero damage caused to the skin. Hence, there is no recovery period involved.

Conclusion

Lasers and aesthetic medicine are seeing new technological developments every day. While looking for medical cosmetology courses in India, also take a look at the teaching faculty. Your instructor should be well-versed with the latest happenings in the field.

At IICSAM, one of our senior-most faculty is Dr. Preeti Saraswat. She is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and a lifetime member of the Indian Association of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons.