Skin irregularities such as moles, dark spots, spider veins, or other pigmentation concerns affect a vast number of the population. Luckily, there are many, easy, non-surgical solutions available at any laser centre.

A laser clinic, such as Dr. Cory Torgerson, will be able to offer solutions such as an AFT or IPL laser procedure to improve the tone and texture of the skin. Options such as these can be done in a short amount of time and generally require only minimal downtime. This type of non-invasive treatment can target a host of surface skin issues.The list is long and offers great hope to people concerned about any of the following: Lesions, moles, redness, fine lines, dull skin, sun damage, broken capillaries, blemishes, rosacea, brown spots, red spots or age spots. These types of treatments can also be called photo-rejuvenation.

A laser clinic should also be able to offer more aggressive options for treatment which will target tougher skin issues such as acne scars or tattoo removal. These types of laser treatments can involve an Erbium laser that is ablative and regenerates the skin, improving the look of acne scarring and helping to break apart tattoo pigment so that the image gradually fades away. For tattoo removal, one might require only 4-6 sessions for a black coloured tattoo, for brighter and more diverse colours like red, green or blue, one might require up to 10 treatments. Scheduling a consultation to find out the possibilities for you would be the first place to start. A clinic will take into consideration the size of the tattoo, the colouring, whether the tattoo was done by an amateur or a profession (which can affect the depth of the ink placement) and be able to provide you with a quote.

In terms of acne scar removal, the possibilities for treating them are growing all the time and the results are getting better and better. The professional you choose to see should look at the type of scar, the depth of the scar, as well as consider the colouring of your skin. Sometimes people with darker skin tones are not good candidates for laser, so this does need to be concerned as treatments could run the risk of hyperpigmentation.

Lastly, a top laser cosmetic clinic will also offer CO2 laser treatments which are the best treatment available to target the signs of aging on the skin, such as wrinkles and fine lines. This type of procedure will resurface the skin, helping to tighten the skin, stimulate collagen and smooth out the overall appearance, leaving the facial skin glowing and fresh. The newest type of CO2 treatment is fractional or fractionated laser and results in a much faster healing period than previous, traditional C02 treatments could provide. The recovery from this takes 5-7 days, but is well worth the final results. Complications are rare and these treatments have an excellent safety record.

If you’re considering a laser treatment, it’s important to make sure that you choose a clinic who is supervised by a reputable, well known doctor. It’s also important to take into consideration who will be performing your treatment. The safest and most effective results will come when a registered nurse with the medical education and background necessary to make quality decisions about your needs and execute a detailed plan is treating you. The best advice is to do your research and choose a reputable location before undergoing any non-surgical treatment.