Laser technologies in aesthetic medicine: past and present

The discovery of the laser in 1960 was preceded by a long period of scientific research. The combination of achievements in quantum physics and radio engineering allowed Theodore Maiman to launch the first, completely new light source on May 16, 1960 - a laser. Laser devices have undergone a number of significant changes over a long time, and the range of their applications has expanded. Today lasers are actively used in various areas of medical practice. Lasers have indications and contraindications. Lasers are used to correct a large number of aesthetic problems, depending on the optical, thermos-physical properties of the tissue and the target chromophore. Laser therapy has advantages over traditional treatment methods: precision, minimal invasiveness and fast recovery time after the procedure.The review article presents in detail the history of laser technologies, describes the currently existing types of laser devices actively used by dermatologists and phlebologists in their practice. The study of this issue is relevant because this method of treatment is in constant development and improvement.