Page 1 of Laser Physics: The Fun Version

Lasers might seem like pure magic — zap a spot, erase a line, tighten it all up. But behind every “wow” result is real-deal science. And trust us, it’s worth knowing just enough about how lasers work to understand why the right treatment matters.

You don’t need to memorize equations or sit through a physics lecture (unless you're into that). But having a basic understanding of what lasers are, what they do, and how they do it? That’s power — and your skin will thank you for it.

Let’s break it down into plain English (with a little sparkle):

So, What Is a Laser, Anyway?

LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation — and yes, that’s a mouthful. Here’s the translation:

A laser is a highly focused beam of light that’s tuned to target something specific in the skin — like pigment, blood vessels, or water. That light is absorbed by the target, converted into heat, and used to break it down without harming the surrounding skin.

Think of lasers as tiny light snipers: ultra-precise, incredibly powerful, and shockingly smart.

The Magic is in the Math

Here’s what makes lasers different from regular light (like sunlight or your bathroom vanity bulbs):

• They emit a single, specific wavelength of light
• They travel in a tight, focused beam
• They’re coherent, meaning the light waves are in sync (unlike the chaotic scatter of natural light)