Laser treatment is the therapy of choice by many dermatologists for acne and acne scarring. Acne laser treatment helps by keeping acne under control. It works by reducing oil production, speeding up the growth of new skin cells and the removal of dead skin cells. It also works to fight bacterial infection. In fact, laser treatment reaches the deeper layers of skin without harming the skin's surface. Acne laser treatment can also improve skin texture and lessen the appearance of scars. It is ideal choice for people with both active acne and acne scars.
Patients suffering from active acne lesions and scarring have undergone the laser treatments showing significant improvement of scars and reduction in sebum, the oily substance found in pores causing pimples and blackheads. Acne Laser treatment has also proved to be more effective in the reduction of ongoing acne than any prescription or over the counter medications. When a person faces pitting or deep holes in the skin as a result of acne, there is an acne laser treatment called laser resurfacing. Initially this therapy was used by movie stars and celebrities who were concerned about wrinkles and showing their true age. Nowadays, acne laser treatment is considered a common procedure.
If you are concerned about having laser treatment and possibly not getting the results you want, consider what one treatment will do. Doctors have reported that taking just one treatment has reduced acne severity by more than half in their patients. They do, however, stress the importance of receiving treatment from a doctor who has had several cases and who has been recommended as a certified laser surgeon. One acne laser treatment can last up to three months and may involve both acne treatment and scar reduction sometimes done at the same time. Doctors found that not only will the laser session treat acne; it will also cause stimulation of collagen cells, which renew the skin preventing future outbreaks.
LASER RESURFACING
Laser resurfacing is a medical procedure that removes sun-damaged or aged skin, acne scarring and wrinkles. This treatment allows a new layer of skin to grow. In addition, laser resurfacing is commonly used for facial cosmetic improvement, such as reducing the lines around the mouth, cheeks and eyes. People who desire a better skin tone complexion also rely on laser resurfacing.
This treatment can benefit those with minor wrinkles; however, it may not remove the deep wrinkles. Also, as we continue to age, lines around the eyes, mouth and cheeks will reappear so the effects of laser resurfacing is not permanent. For this reason, doctors’ who perform this procedure will have patients come back for repeated therapies.
There are also inherent risks involved with laser resurfacing. For instance, possible side effects may include redness of the skin, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), burns, acne flares, scarring, bacterial infection and small bumps that are white in color, known as milia. Other risks include hyperpigmentation of hypopigmentation of the skin, meaning that the skin tone may turn to a darker or lighter color than normal. This effect can show up post surgery and last for several months. Lastly, for those individuals with a history of cold sores and shingles in or around the area of treatment, laser resurfacing can cause a flare up. Normally, medication is given after surgery to address this issue.
There are a numerous lasers being used for the treatment of skin resurfacing. The latest models are designed to reduce the recovery time and produce less scarring and changes in skin pigment. You should talk to your doctor to determine the best laser resurfacing therapy for you. Your physician will explain the realistic expectations along with the risks and benefits involved with laser resurfacing.
