“Lasers” are the reason cosmetic surgery has advanced so far. There are so many uses for lasers in cosmetic and plastic surgery. Mike Myers’ alter-ego, Dr. Evil, was able to make us laugh with just one word and the finger symbols for “Quotation marks”, was comedic genius. Even more laughable, are the different ways that they have been portrayed in science fiction movies – in their innocence and lack-of-technology. Lasers are used for so many things now, and are considered a commonplace part of medical technology – but, how many people really know how they actually work?
Nothing Evil About the Modern Uses of Lasers
Because of laser advances, a new pathway has been paved to less invasive plastic surgeries. Lasers reduce downtime and speed up recover and reveal permanent, beautiful results whether removing unwanted fat, hair, tattoos, veins – they are the bomb! We figure that understanding how a laser works might be interesting to those who are considering Laser Lipo, or other Laser-assisted procedures. Each portion will address a different topic that is related to laser technology, different types of lasers, wavelengths and uses. To find out the benefits of Laser Lipo, please check out the doctors on our guide, and schedule a consultation. To learn about Lasers…stay tuned.
Today’s topic: The basics of an Atom.
Atomic Anatomy
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Everything in the universe is made up of atoms – from the spoon we stir our coffee with, to the computer you are reading this from. And even though everything seems ‘solid’, the atoms are in a constant state of motion, or excitement. And how they are arranged, or shared, determines what the cluster of atoms looks like. And what energy is applied to the atoms, determines how it will act. For example: H2O is the ‘atom arrangement’ for water – but, add cold to it, and the former liquid appears as a solid; add heat and it appears as steam. The chemical compound has not changed; but, the excitement level, and energy interaction, has. On the same token; water, in conjunction with other energy sources, creates electricity. This is the basis of how a laser works. Different wavelengths and application sources channel the heat, light and bouncing molecules toward whatever it is we are trying to accomplish, be it: cutting, burning, printing, munitions, forensics, lighting, research tools, entertainment (cds, dvds, laser pointer, etc…) or medicine. The increased usage of Lasers in cosmetic surgery is a testimony to their effectiveness. And it will only continue to improve. Tune in next week for: Absorbing Energy.