Laser light therapy is used to treat a variety of skin conditions including scarring, acne, spider veins and more. Any dermatologist trained in laser light therapy will also be able to recommend, and likely perform, other skin treatments that can be combined with laser light therapy. While laser therapy is non-invasive, it does leave the skin exposed, and it needs to heal before some treatments are repeated or done. These treatments can be carefully combined to get multiple results in one period of time. Make sure you speak with a dermatologist before starting the treatment to clarify side effects and follow up care. Here are some treatments that can be combined with laser light therapy.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are facials that are done with chemicals that often coat the skin creating a mask. These can be done with the peel alone or used with laser light therapy to enable the chemical to work much deeper into the skin, yielding better, longer lasting results. Be sure you're working with a cosmetic dermatologist who is trained in both areas to ensure they use a chemical that's safe for use with laser therapy. Chemical peels leave your skin exposed, and therefore it should be protected and kept out of the sun until completely healed.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a treatment that involves running a crystal wand over your skin to help slough dead skin and reveal new skin resulting in more radiant, healthy, youthful skin. This is a good treatment to combine with laser therapy because when perform before laser therapy, the laser is able to better penetrate the skin, allowing for better results and possibly less sessions needed to obtain the results you want.
This treatment can also leave your skin red for up to a couple of days after the treatment; you have to remember this treatment strips off the surface layer of your skin, which leaves it unprotected.
Injections
Because injections are localized and work under the skin layer, they can be combined with laser therapy and you get more of a two-for-one deal. Injections work on the sub-derm layer to plump and fill wrinkles, while laser therapy works on the surface layer to recondition and renew the skin.
While there are a number of injectable treatments available, make sure the treatments you consider are FDA-approved and you're aware of all of the side effects, including possible bruising, redness and swelling at the injection side. While it's likely you'll see immediate results, it can take a couple of days for the side effects to subside and for you to see the results you want.
You can combine some other treatments with laser light therapy; just make sure the treatments truly are compatible. Before working with a specialist, make sure they're trained for all of the treatments you want to be done in the same session. Always follow the aftercare instructions to ensure you get the results you want and to protect your skin from further damage.
