- Laser therapies have much the same effect, but tend to be more precise, as the dermatologist has more control over the intensity of the treatment.
- They involve ‘zapping’ the affected areas with high-energy light. The mildest treatments work just on the skin’s epidermis (surface layer), while more intense treatments can penetrate the deepest layers of the skin.
- Laser treatments have a similar effect to chemical peels, but the treatment can be applied more precisely