Laser therapy, like the other methods, has advantages and disadvantages. After laser therapy, some risks are created, such as bleeding, pain, and infection. The cosmetic application of laser therapy is a well-known field of laser therapy that has attracted much attention in dermatology and related fields.16 It is necessary to optimize several parameters of an applied laser to achieve a suitable therapeutic tool. Laser wavelength and pulse duration are the two important properties of laser therapy.
It is reported that there are complications associated with laser therapy, such as burns, infections, dispigmentation, ophthalmic lesions, Koebner phenomenon, scarring, prolonged erythema, acne, milia, and contact dermatitis. Therefore, it should be noted that the prevention of these effects requires precautions in order to reduce long-term consequences. While intensive treatment offers benefits, it's important to be aware of potential side effects. The most common side effects are temporary redness, skin irritation, a feeling of warmth during treatment, and a temporary increase in pain or discomfort.
These reactions are usually mild and go away within a few hours or days. Laser therapy has minimal side effects. Patients may experience temporary redness or warmth in the treated area due to increased blood flow. In rare cases, inadequate dosing may result in temporary swelling or nerve irritation. However, these effects usually go away within 24 to 36 hours. When properly administered, laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment option with few side effects.
The advantages and disadvantages of the type of treatment should be considered to choose the best treatment with the least side effects. It can be concluded that laser therapy has attracted the attention of experts in almost all fields of medicine. Several studies indicate that laser therapy may be effective in relieving pain in nervous system diseases4,5 such as trigeminal neuralgia,6 rheumatoid arthritis,7 and chronic pain8 and osteoarthritis. The negative effect of lasers on peripheral visual fields has been studied by evaluating the visual correction of different laser techniques.
Laser rejuvenation is a procedure that uses an energy-based device to improve the appearance and feel of the skin. In addition, laser energy is absorbed faster and more intensely through the skin and then causes localized damage. Laser therapy is an effective method for preventing vision loss and maintaining long-term vision, but it is inherently destructive and is associated with side effects, especially with regard to adaptation to darkness, peripheral visual function and night vision. When laser light penetrates the skin, it interacts with the mitochondria of the cells, specifically with the cytochrome C complex.
The laser photon is absorbed by the pigment cells of the retina, increasing the temperature of the cell and heating it, thus destroying the outer cells of the retina, including the external photon receptor and the retinal pigment epithelium. Understanding these potential side effects of high-intensity laser therapy is crucial for making informed decisions about your health care. Lasers in dentistry have been used for some time to make dental treatments more efficient, cost-effective and comfortable. Depending on your age, your general health, your health plan, and the cost of laser surgery, your doctor may recommend that you choose traditional surgical methods.
Here you will find articles from the Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, courtesy of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
