Laser Treatments

About Laser Treatments

Laser treatment in Lucknow at Kayakriti uses concentrated wavelengths of light to address concerns ranging from pigmentation to fine lines and unwanted hair. Each laser is tuned to a specific target in the skin, such as melanin in a sun spot or water in collagen-rich layers. By delivering heat precisely, the laser triggers controlled repair without disturbing surrounding tissue. This selectivity is especially important on Indian skin, where the wrong device or setting can leave marks worse than the original concern.

Skin laser treatment at our clinic begins with a full skin analysis. We document Fitzpatrick type, sun exposure history, prior treatments and current medications. Some products, such as topical retinoids or recent isotretinoin, can change how the skin responds. Dr. Agarwal, FRCS Edinburgh, reviews this picture and discusses realistic outcomes, including how many sessions are usually needed for pigmentation removal, scar softening or laser skin rejuvenation. Test patches are used when there is any uncertainty about response.

Sessions feel like a quick rubber-band snap on the skin, with most procedures taking between fifteen minutes and an hour depending on the area. We use cooling devices, contact gels and short pre-cooling pulses to reduce discomfort, and stronger settings can be paired with topical numbing cream. Most patients describe the experience as well tolerated, and the redness that follows usually settles within a few hours to a few days. Crusting or peeling, when expected, is part of the planned response.

Cosmetic laser therapy works best as a course rather than a single visit. Pigmentation often needs four to six sessions spaced four weeks apart, hair reduction needs six to eight, and skin rejuvenation packages run in threes. We share a written treatment plan up front, with session counts, intervals and combined costs. Between sessions, sun protection is non-negotiable, since UV exposure is the single biggest reason laser results are lost or pigmentation rebounds in Indian skin.

What to expect

• A clinical skin analysis covering Fitzpatrick type, history and medications
• A test patch when needed before committing to a full session
• Pre-treatment instructions on sun, retinoids and active products
• Cooling, contact gel or topical numbing cream for comfort
• Sessions ranging from 15 minutes to about an hour
• A written course plan with session count, intervals and pricing
• Strict sun-protection guidance to lock in results between visits

Recovery

• Mild redness, warmth or swelling for a few hours after treatment
• Possible crusting or peeling for a few days with deeper settings
• Strict daily sunscreen, broad-brimmed hats and shade
• Avoid scrubs, retinoids and acids for 5 to 7 days post-session
• Most patients return to work the same or next day
• Visible improvement builds gradually across the planned course