Laser Therapy in Dermatology: Hopes or Hype?

Laser therapy is a newly adopted surgical option in Dermatology. Targeted photo-thermolysis with minimal injury to the surrounding tissue principle of laser therapy. It became popular affluent society for its aesthetic use. Regarding rejuvenation, pigmented lesions, and unwanted hair removal superior other available options. an excellent vascular lesions like hemangioma, telangiectasia, port wine stain. The most commonly used CO2laser. can be ablate growth resurface scars wrinkles. advantages over conventional surgery are less chance bleeding, scarring, infections. unique tattoo removal. In many dermatological diseases, shows some glimpses light where options failed. every aspect modern smart way treat skin problems. But it costly not reachable common people. There false belief patients that lasers cure all diseases. Practically minor portion diseases managed by Only cannot change your according expectation rather you need filler, botulinum toxin, chemical peel, medications, sometimes plastic along Bangladesh J Medicine 2023; Vol. 34, No. 2(1) Supplement: 193