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Health Encyclopedia: Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is any treatment using intense beams of light to precisely cut, burn, or destroy tissue. The term laser is an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation."
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The laser light beam is generated from radiation sources so small and safe that it poses no health risks to the patient or medical team.
The laser is used for many medical purposes. Because the laser beam is so small and precise, it enables doctors to safely tre...
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Expert & Community Posts
Enlarged Prostate Treatment: Green Light PVP
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertTechnological advances such as the laser have redefined the surgical treatment of enlarged... Read more »
Ask the Expert: Does Low Intensity Laser Therapy Work?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...The pain doctor has suggested LILT, Low Intensity Laser Light therapy for the pain, which... Read more »
No Ejaculation after Green Light PVP Surgery?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...ejaculatory duct at the level of the prostate) were lasered, obstruction could occur and... Read more »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Treatments
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...is also a similar office-based procedure, using a laser, called laser-assisted uvuloplasty that... Read more »
Budget Beauty: 5 tips for looking your best without breaking the bank
By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert...rejuvenating treatments such as Botox, Restylane and laser such as Fraxel and Elos actually... Read more »
Health Guide
Laser surgery
Laser surgery uses a laser light source to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. The laser may also be used for cosmetic purposes, including removal of wrinkles,... Read more »Frequently Asked Questions
...after-cataract can develop months or years after cataract surgery. An after-cataract is treated with a laser. Your doctor uses a laser to make a tiny hole in the eye tissue behind the lens to let... Read more »Laser surgery
...Names Surgery using laser Read more »Cosmetic Surgery: Safety Tips
...face is merely wrinkled, consider a surgical neck lift but pass up a face lift and have fractional laser resurfacing of your face instead. Divide and Conquer If you must have general anesthesia... Read more »Six Strategies For Safe Cosmetic Surgery
...face is merely wrinkled, consider a surgical neck lift but pass up a face lift and have fractional laser resurfacing of your face instead.Divide and Conquer If you must have general anesthesia or... Read more »Images
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