The Advancement of Lasers in Skin Health

Abstract

Lasers have evolved quite drastically since their roots were discovered back in 1900. Today, lasers have a prevalent place in the skincare world and are used to treat a wide variety of skin conditions. Lasers were first used in dermatology in 1963, and although the technology was groundbreaking at the time, laser treatments were still slow and painful for patients. We look at how lasers have evolved since then to make skincare treatments more effective and result in less side effects. In particular, we focus on why fractional carbon dioxide lasers have become so popular in recent years. Although lasers in skincare have developed considerably in recent history, we also explore opportunities for growth and further advancement. Although lasers sound like a modern innovation, the origins of lasers used in skincare today go back more than 100 years. The technology has advanced drastically since lasers were first used, and today they are a popular and effective tool to treat skin conditions.