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The Medical Laser Machine
• Angioplasty- This involves a minimally invasive procedure that entails widening a narrow or obstructed blood vessel, especially arteries and veins. A deflated balloon is attached to a catheter and is passed to the artery by the light beam to the affected blood vessel.
• Cancer diagnosis and treatment- Cancer is an infection that involves the over-multiplication of cells. The laser machine is used to kill cells that have grown abnormally hence reduces cancer. It is used in radiation therapy and targeted therapy to help curb the cancer disease.
• Cosmetic dermatology- The laser machine is used for many types of cosmetic surgery. Scar revision, skin resurfacing, hair and tattoo removal are some of the cosmetic dermatology that applies the technology of the laser machine.
• Medical imaging- Lasers are used to create a visualized representation of the interior of the human body. These visualized representation help doctors, researchers and scientist to analyze human anatomy. Medical imaging forms a database for anatomy and physiology to make it possible to identify anomalous infections in the human body. Imaging of tissues and organs by use of lasers also help medics to learn about the functioning of these organs.