Medical laser therapy
Laser therapy in Lugano
Laser therapy uses light energy to stimulate tissue healing and relieve pain. It is used non-invasively on the skin and invasively, with an optical fibre or guide needle, to reach deep structures precisely.
- Non-invasive: pain, inflammation, microcirculation, superficial regeneration
- Invasive: chronic conditions, tendon or joint injuries, resistant cases
- Members of ISLA and European Laser Clinics
Effects of low-level laser therapy
Anti-inflammatory
Reduces inflammation in the affected tissues.
Anti-oedema
Counters swelling and helps drain fluid.
Microcirculation
Improves the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Regeneration
Supports cell repair in injured tissue.
Wound healing
Speeds up the repair of wounds and tissue.
Analgesic
Reduces pain without medication.
Perfusion
Improves overall blood circulation.
Immune response
Modulates the inflammatory and immune response of the tissues.
Treatment options
Local non-invasive laser therapy
Up to twelve externally fixed laserneedles stimulate several points at once, with blue, green, yellow, red and infrared lasers. A painless procedure.
Intra-articular laser therapy
Direct irradiation of joint tissue using catheter technology: red lasers for chronic pain and cartilage regeneration, blue light for acute inflammation.
Intravenous laser therapy
Laser light applied in the bloodstream through a dedicated catheter to stimulate circulating cells. A technique in use in Germany since 2005.
Interstitial laser therapy
A percutaneous technique with a sterile catheter that carries light to a depth of about 12 cm, for deep chronic conditions.
Dermatological laser therapy
Eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, chronic wounds, acne, herpes, hyperkeratosis and warts, with photosensitising creams where needed.
Laser and PRP
Autologous platelet-rich plasma is combined with laser irradiation to strengthen the regenerative effect on joints, tendons and skin.
Photodynamic laser therapy
A photosensitiser activated by laser acts selectively on the target tissue, with an antimicrobial variant (aPDT) against bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Is laser therapy painful?
External laser therapy is painless: up to twelve laserneedles fixed on the skin stimulate several points at once. For invasive applications, local anaesthesia is used at the entry point of the fibre or guide needle, so deep structures can be reached in a targeted way. The choice between non-invasive and invasive treatment follows your diagnosis and medical history, at the consultation.
How many sessions are needed?
It depends on the condition. Chronic conditions are treated in courses, with results reviewed along the way. Non-invasive and invasive forms are not interchangeable in advance: the modality is chosen after the diagnosis. Laser and PRP, laser and acupuncture, laser and ultrasound-guided injections are combinations in regular use at the practice when there is an indication.
Are there contraindications?
Yes, and they are checked at the consultation. The literature lists malignant tumours, irradiation of the abdomen during pregnancy, epilepsy, irradiation of the neck in hyperthyroidism and direct exposure of the retina as contraindications; fever and infectious diseases are assessed case by case.
Can it be combined with other therapies?
Yes: laser and PRP, laser and acupuncture, laser and ultrasound-guided injections are combinations in regular use at the practice.
Is laser therapy covered by insurance?
The practice is RME certified and, in Ticino, bills complementary insurers: with complementary insurance, under certain conditions, the treatment can be reimbursed. Patients with basic insurance only receive a clear cost estimate at the visit and pay directly.
Scientific sources
- Chow RT, et al. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the management of neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo or active-treatment controlled trials. Lancet. 2009;374:1897–1908. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(09)61522-1
- Hamblin MR. Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation. AIMS Biophys. 2017;4:337–361. doi:10.3934/biophy.2017.3.337
- Navratil L, Kymplova J. Contraindications in noninvasive laser therapy: truth and fiction. J Clin Laser Med Surg. 2002;20:341–343. doi:10.1089/104454702320901134
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
For musculoskeletal pain the practice follows several routes, often combined. The specialist visit, with ultrasound when needed, clarifies which one is indicated in your case.
Rheumatology
Diagnosis and treatment plan: the first visit when the pain is in the joints, back or tendons.
Acupuncture
Needles, needle-free laser or ear acupuncture, performed by a specialist physician.
Interventional pain therapy
Ultrasound-guided injections of joints and soft tissues, with hyaluronic acid or PRP when indicated.
PRP for joints and tendons
Plasma prepared from the patient's own blood and injected into tendons and joints.
The information on this page is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. The indication, expected benefits and risks of every treatment are assessed individually during the specialist consultation.
We assess whether laser therapy suits you
The choice between non-invasive and invasive treatment follows your diagnosis and medical history.
We accept referrals and second-opinion requests from your physician, via HIN. dr.djordjevic@hin.ch
How to reach us
In Lugano, a short walk from USI and EOC
The practice is centrally located in Italian-speaking Switzerland, also reachable from Mendrisio, Bellinzona, Locarno and Chiasso, and is easy to reach from Italy, Milan, Como, Varese and Lombardy by car and by train.
By car: the practice's own car park is right in front. By public transport: a short walk from USI.
Address
Via Alessandro Volta 1
6900 Lugano
Opening hours
Monday and Wednesday 08:00–16:30
Friday 08:00–13:30