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Q-switch laser is a skin-lightening treatment. Many people are considering laser technology as a way to remove fine lines and wrinkles to reduce fat or cellulite. .Q-switched laser treatment can remove tattoos from the skin and this procedure may take you several days to fully recover

The chemicals in the laser treatment can live you with severe and dangerous consequences which sometimes make the condition worse. Before doing a laser treatment, look at the pros and cons of this treatment method.

Pros:

1. Tighten skin: Q-switch laser is used to tighten skin sagging on the face and other parts of the body. It improves the facial appearance by removing the fine lines and wrinkles on the face.

2. Improve acne scars: Laser technology is preferred for removing acne scar tissue and leaving you with a soft and smooth face.

3. Boost self-esteem: The Q-switch laser technology is used to remove birthmarks or stretch marks on the skin-boosting your self-esteem.

4. Facial pigmented dermatoses: Q-switched ruby laser can treat facial epidermal pigmentation of patients with birthmarks.

5. Eliminate skin conditions: It can be used for removing dead skin cells, removing blemishes, and also improve your skin tone.

6. Long-lasting: Doing proper skin care and daily cleansing routine can make the q-switch treatment last up to 3 years on average.

7. Minimized side effects: Skilled professionals in a controlled environment carry out the treatment procedure to ensure there are reduced laser side effects on the skin.

8. Face and body rejuvenation: It restores your face from sun damage, pigmentation, or any vascular problems. It addresses any textual irregularities and wrinkles on your face.

9. Hair removal: It permanently reduces unwanted hair from underarms, bikini lines, facial hair, and any other area of the body.

10. Remove tattoos: Q-switched Nd: YAG is the most effective method for tattoo removal. Other lasers used can increase the risk of dark marks and scars on the skin. This laser technology targets the pigment of the tattoo and breaks it down allowing the body to excrete the ink.

Cons:

1. Cost: Be prepared to part with a couple of thousand dollars for laser treatment. Many insurance companies consider some laser treatment as a cosmetic procedure, therefore they do not support it. The more sessions being done, the higher the cost.

2. Pain: You will experience some pain although the pain is tolerable. Right after the treatment, you may experience some skin burn or redness due to the laser stinging it.

3. Skin damage: After the treatment, the skin is more sensitive to sunlight. If you don’t use sunblock, the UV light will damage the skin.

4. Healing time: Q-switched laser makes the treated area look red, bubbly meat like a burned person, therefore, it takes several days to heal. If in school or work, take several days off for you to heal although this depends on where the treatment is done.

5. Adverse effects: If laser surgery is performed in an area with an open wound or cut, it may cause hyperpigmentation. Some other adverse effects include darkening of the skin around the treated area or black spots.

6. Several treatments: Sometimes to get the desired results, the laser treatment has to be done multiple times. Depending on what needs to be removed, some patients can do a single laser treatment others can do several of them.

7. Skin pigmentation: People who have dark complexion are more likely affected and are prone to skin pigmentation and discoloration which is due to the use of laser technology.

8. Maintenance: You need to frequently maintain the q-switched treatment to avoid any effects like darkening spots or permanent white spots.

9. Pinkish flush: Immediately after the treatment, you may experience a mild pinkish flush which can be covered by makeup.