How Do Laser Skin Treatments Work? The Science (AD)

Laser treatments for skin? Let's talk the science of how they work, what they're good for, whether you can use them on darker skin tones and whether they hurt. This video is sponsored by Cynosure, the makers of the Picosure laser used on me - but as always, this is all based on my independent research and honest opinions. https://www.cynosureaustralia.com/for-patients/find-a-provider/ Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt In this video: 0:00 Intro to lasers 1:11 How do laser skin treatments work? Ablative, fractionated, pigmentation, resurfacing etc. 5:28 Pulse length and picosecond lasers 8:02 My Picosure laser treatment and results Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5801452/ https://journals.lww.com/dermatologicsurgery/Abstract/2019/02000/Evolution_of_the_Picosecond_Laser__A_Review_of.2.aspx https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.23244 https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S323872 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2019.09.008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ieeyt-Ees https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14764172.2016.1188209?journalCode=ijcl20 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Facebook https://facebook.com/labmuffin Twitter http