Laser surgery is the general name of the operation in which special light beams are used. Laser stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Radiation Emission". It can be said that laser technologies have been a great impact on medicine in recent decades.

The laser beam has allowed surgeons to work with less damage to the surrounding tissue. It causes less pain or swelling than traditional surgery and reduces risks. Laser surgeries also have less recovery period for the patients which is another plus point of having a laser operation.

In this article, we will mention the advantages of laser operations for patients. We will have a look at the types of laser operations as well. In the second part of the article, we will focus on the types of laser operations and answer the question, “What to expect from a laser operation?” In the final part, we will find out who eligible laser operations are.

As you should do before having any operations, talk to your surgeon about the advantages of laser operations. He or she will explain the advantages in detail. Some of the advantages of laser operations can be lined up as below:

• In laser surgeries, the recovery time is faster and the postoperative discomfort is very less.
• Local anesthesia may not always be preferred in laser surgeries,
• Laser procedures are fast and effective
• Laser surgeries minimize risks such as bleeding and inflammation during and after the procedure.
• Almost no sutures are used in laser surgeries.
• In laser surgeries, postoperative discomfort does not exceed a few hours.
• In laser surgeries, the patient does not need to stay in the hospital.
• In laser surgery, the risk of damaging the surrounding tissues is very low.
• after laser surgery, relief from symptoms is very quick
• Laser surgeries are less expensive compared to the traditional treatments

In modern medicine today, the laser is used in many different operations. About that knowledge, some of the fields that laser beams used can be lined up as below:

• Dental procedures
• To shrink and destroy tumors in different parts of the body
• To prevent blood loss after accidents by sealing small blood vessels
• To treat different skin conditions such as unwanted hair, wrinkles, and scars

In eye operations, the laser is very common to be used. There are three types of laser eye surgeries:

• SMILE: This type of eye surgery is done with two lasers. The first laser opens the cornea and the second one reshapes it.
• LASIK: Your surgeon reshapes the cornea through a small hole.
• Surface laser treatments: The surgeon removes the skin covering the cornea. Thus, the cornea can be reshaped.

Your surgeon will decide which one is more suitable for you and explain why, before the operation.

Plan well for the post-surgical procedure. Contact a friend, relative, or professional service person who will support you after surgery. It is not recommended to be alone under the influence of anesthesia and drugs. Before surgery, remember that you should not take medications that can affect blood clotting.

You will visit your surgeon several times before the operation and talk to him or her about the risk and benefits of the procedure. They will tell you to follow a healthy diet and do regular exercises before the operation. It is important to be ready physically as well as mentally for the operations 

With the help of advanced technology, surgeries, especially those done with laser cause much less discomfort for the patients during and after the operation. However, it is still a medical procedure that is involved your health and should be taken seriously by the patient.

Laser eye surgery is an available procedure for those over the age of 18. Your eye prescription will remain the same for about two years. Depending on your situation, lens surgery may be more appropriate in older ages.

Before the operation, your surgeon may ask about your health past, your family's health past, and if you have had any operations before. They will like to know every detail possible about you to decide the best treatment for you and the best laser surgery type that is most suitable for your condition. 

If you doubt about having symptoms of any disease let's say there is a symptom on your skin and you consider having laser surgery, you should visit a medical center and ask medical experts about all medical procedures or especially dermatology procedures and find out if you are a patient eligible for the procedure. You can do the same if you are interested in any aesthetic procedures that are carried out by using a laser. They will also inform you about laser safety and more.