For those of us with skin care issues, looking in the mirror can be depressing. It doesn’t need to be, not with all the treatment options available to us. Whether it’s a lotion or surgery, lasers or microdermabrasion, there are plenty of options. It’s just a matter of determining what type of skincare you need and which options work on your type.

Comparing Laser Therapy with Other Options

Your Skin Type Matters

It would be great if everyone had the same skin type and used the same skincare routines. Unfortunately, that isn’t how things work. Some people have pale skin while others have dark tones. Skin can be extremely dry or very oily. Why does it matter? Each skin treatment device operates differently. A device that uses light based energy can be dangerous when used on dark skin tones as that tone absorbs light. Cosmetic devices that heat skin can burn oily skin. Anyone with acne prone skin needs to verify the treatment won’t cause even more breakouts.

Laser Therapy

Laser treatments have come a long ways since they were first created. When they were first designed, they were painful and had risks of injuring people. That has changed. In recent years, the models have been designed to be safer and far less painful. When used in tandem with numbing cream, treatments are easily tolerable. Treatments with Aesthetic Machines are very effective on a variety of skin issues. Most of the results are immediate, though a few will continue improving over time. There are many types of cosmetic lasers to treat many types of skin issues.

Radio Frequency Treatments

For anyone with darker skin tones or oily skin, an alternative option is treatment using sound waves. Radio frequency devices use sound waves to treat the skin without damaging it. Since it doesn’t use light-based energy, it is safe to use on all skin tones. The full results take far longer to see than those of laser treatments, though. It is also limited in that it is only for skin tightening of mild to moderate wrinkles and sagging.

Ultherapy Treatments

Another method for removing wrinkles and tightening the skin is by using ultrasound technology. Like radio frequency devices, ultherapy does not use a light-based technique, so it is safe for all skin tones. One major limitation is that it is FDA approved for use only on the face, neck, and décolletage areas. It is also used only for skin tightening on mild to moderate wrinkles and sags.

Home Methods

For hair removal, people often turn to home methods such as depilatory creams, razors, and waxing. Each has their own level of success and issues. Depilatory creams can cause chemical burns and remove hair temporarily. Razors can nick the skin and need to be used every day to maintain a clean shaven look. Waxing is painful, often results in burnt skin, and makes an absolute mess. Laser hair removal lasts for long periods of time and can slow down or stop growth over several treatment sessions.

Making a Choice

When it comes time to make a choice, keep in mind what type of skin you have and review the different methods for treating it. If you still aren’t sure which method to go with, talk to your dermatologist and see what they suggest. Then make the choice that’s best for you.