Laser resurfacing may become the great treatment for acne scars. Performed by a qualified specialist, acne laser treatment helps skin to be smoother and clearer. As laser resurfacing treatment is a controlled burning procedure, it’s essential to find a high-qualified specialist, for achieving the best results.
Irregular acne scars could be treated by superficial laser. Due to this procedure, the damaged skin layers are removed, making skin smoother. Firstly, the anesthesia is injected to the skin to make it numb. The results will appear after about a week. It is essential to choose only a high-qualified specialist for this type of procedure.
Tissues can be treated with laser with no excessive bleeding. Such treating makes skin around the scar look better. There are different types of lasers such as Fraxel, CO2, Pulse-dye, Smooth beam lasers and the erbium (YAG) laser. Due to some, superficial skin layers are vaporized. Doctor will choose appropriate treatment. Generally, shallow or slightly raised scars can be best treated with a laser. Lasers don’t cope with ice-pick scars.
Also laser resurfacing treatment can stimulate more collagen production. Collagen is a protein which helps skin to have fuller and better look. More over acne scars will be less evident. Lasers can fight with blemish control, but sometimes they can cause worse results, so it’s better to discuss it with a specialist.
Choosing laser treatment against scars, those with acne should consult with the specialist. Sometimes, it’s better to wait until the acne is objected by the treatment.
If one decides to resort to laser treatment it’s necessary to read the terms of using and privacy policy.
Some acne laser treatment procedures can cause swelling and bruising for over a week, and can make skin look crusty and scabbed. After the treatment, at least 10 days of healing no makeup should be applied. Healing will be perfect with proper after-care treatment – skin cleansing, the skin lubricant, and the variety of dressings.
It’s necessary to remember about sunbathing after any laser treatment because of threat of increasing the aging process and even risk of skin cancer. Having had a laser resurfacing treatment at least once – it’s essential to be sun-protected. Also, using isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe acne, it’s forbidden to resort to laser treatments.
Are there any complications possible after the treatment?
Not everyone can be treated by cosmetic laser surgery. Those with very sensitive skin can’t allow themselves peculiar medications. With acne scarring, it’s better to avoid using lubricants after the procedure. Also problems may occur to those with darker skin.
Like any medical procedure, certain complications may be seen:
protracted skin redness and easy flushing – for about weeks;
tenderness;
hyper pigmentation,( darkening of skin), or hypo pigmentation, (lightening).
It is important to consult with high-qualified specialist to avoid unwanted results. Also laser can fight with wrinkles and lines which are result of sun damage, age wrinkles, precancerous and superficial growths, age spots and many others.
