Laser Therapy, Fiber, and Yag
Hello and welcome to magiclaser.com! Here we strive to provide you with up-to-date and pertinent information on the development of the field of medical lasers, laser therapy with specific attention given to the two most popular lasers, the CO2 and YAG laser. The overarching goal of this website is to provide unbiased information on the development and utility of the various forms of lasers in the modern field of medical equipment.
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Before we go into the potential for laser therapy and the manner applications of the numerous lasers out there, we should let you exactly what forms of lasers we will get discussing. The two that are most frequently discussed are the CO2 and YAG laser. The CO2 is a carbon dioxide laser than can be run from either a flashlamp or a laser diode, since both work as functional instigators for the beam that enters into the gain medium. The CO2 is popular because it is the first form of laser invented in the 1960s.
The YAG laser actually stands for the yttrium aluminum garnet laser. This laser is either doped with neodymium or erbium, both synthesized crystals. The YAG laser can be either the flashlamp or the diode laser, but is more commonly the diode due to the garnet that is used. These are popular laser configurations because they can be tuned to a variety of wavelengths and are easily mass produced, in the case of diodes, for commercial as well as medical use.
The laser therapy that is commonly associated with these lasers is different forms of ablation or cell excitement. Dermatological usage is the primary component, but some forms of photodynamic laser therapy are available if the cancer meets certain conditions, such as the depth of the molecules in question. Ablation is a fancy laser-based term used for vaporization and it stems from the high watt, high joule output of burst lasers and some continuous lasers.
Laser therapy is complex procedure that does have side effects. Lasers can scar if they are used inappropriately, which is why you should always consult with your doctor and obtain credentials for the individual who will be performing any procedure. Overall, laser therapy procedures are on the surface of the body, so the effects are visible. The wavelength and intensity of the beam are the two most primary considerations. Eye protection is usually required when dealing with lasers to be sure that no damage will occur. The rest of this website is devoted to unpacking some of the advantages and differences between various lasers and their composite parts.
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