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Laser eye surgery (LASIK, PRK, LASEK): corneal reshaping technique, candidacy criteria, 95%+ achieve 20/40 vision, dry eye risks, and stabilisation timeline.
Laser freckle removal uses Q-switched or picosecond lasers to break down melanin pigment in freckles and solar lentigines, clearing skin discolouration with 1–3 sessions.
Laser hair removal uses selective photothermolysis to permanently reduce unwanted hair by 70–90% after 6–8 sessions, targeting melanin in follicles without damaging surrounding skin.
Laser skin resurfacing uses CO2, Er:YAG, or fractional lasers to remove damaged skin and stimulate collagen — ablative CO2 resurfacing achieves 50–80% wrinkle improvement lasting 5+ years.
Medical laser treatment uses targeted wavelengths for skin resurfacing, vascular lesions, tumour ablation, renal stones, and vision correction. Learn about laser types, indications, and success rates.
Laser treatment for psoriasis uses targeted UVB (308 nm excimer laser) or pulsed dye laser to deliver concentrated light therapy to plaques; achieves 75–90% clearance with fewer sessions than broadband phototherapy.
Excimer laser and NB-UVB phototherapy stimulate melanocyte regrowth in vitiligo patches — indications, session protocols, repigmentation rates, and maintenance explained.
LASIK permanently corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using an excimer laser under a corneal flap, achieving 20/20 vision in 90% of patients with same-day functional recovery.
LVAD implantation for end-stage heart failure: HeartMate 3 technique, bridge-to-transplant vs destination therapy, 79% 2-year survival, and driveline management.
Light therapy uses controlled wavelengths of visible or UV light to treat seasonal affective disorder, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and neonatal jaundice with strong evidence of safety and efficacy.
Limb lengthening uses controlled bone distraction after osteotomy to grow new bone, correcting leg length discrepancies of 5–8 cm using Ilizarov external fixators or PRECICE intramedullary nails.
Liposuction permanently removes localised fat deposits using tumescent technique and cannula suction — achieves 40–70% volume reduction in treated areas with lasting results if weight is maintained.
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