Lasering it away: Different skin conditions require different types of lasers


Pigmented lesions like melasma (seen here) can be treated by non-ablative lasers like pico lasers and IPL lasers. — Photos: Dr KENNETH WONG CHEN FEI

People tend to be afraid the moment they hear the word “laser”.

Some think lasers burn the skin, while others think they make the skin thin.

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