Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions and Tattoos

What is the recommended wavelength for laser treatment in darker skin patients?

Longer wavelengths

What type of skin lesions can be treated with devices of short wavelength?

Epidermal skin lesions

What is a significant factor in the response of tattoo removal?

Age of the tattoo

What is the recommended laser for removing green, black, and blue tattoos?

QS-Ruby and QS Alex Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step in the pre-treatment of laser therapy for pigmented skin lesions?

Avoiding direct sun exposure before treatment Signup and view all the answers

What type of nevus is classified as a dermal skin lesion?

Nevus of ota Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary step in the treatment of skin lesions?

Cleaning the area with topical anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of laser treatment for skin lesions?

Paradoxical darkening of tattoo pigment Signup and view all the answers

How should the patient be instructed to care for the treated area after 1-2 days?

Keep the treated area moist and avoid manipulating the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended interval for scheduling treatment sessions?

Every 4-8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of laser treatment for skin lesions?

Scarring and change of skin texture Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind vascular-specific laser systems?

Selective photothermolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of laser tissue interaction for destroying pigmented skin lesions?

Photomechanical effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of QS Ruby lasers in treating pigmented skin lesions?

Limited in penetration depth Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the laser system that is traditionally used for removal of skin pigmentation?

Quality Switched (QS) laser Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using pulse durations in the nanosecond or picosecond range when treating pigmented skin lesions?

To minimize collateral thermal injury to surrounding tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the increased hair growth in response to laser treatment?

Paradoxical hypertrichosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the device recommended to be used during laser treatment to remove vaporized hair shafts?

Smoke evacuator Signup and view all the answers