Laser Acne Treatments
During adolescence more than 89% of teenagers face acne problem. At this age the acne usually occurs due to increase in male sex hormones which people of both genders accrue during puberty. Mostly acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear or at the very least decreases after one reaches its early twenties. There are many treatments available for treatment of acne like Light Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Chemical Peels and Laser Acne treatments.
Laser acne treatments and light therapy are the most common options for patients to consider in acne treatment. You can decide best plan to attack on your acne after consulting with your dermatologist about laser acne treatment.
Laser acne treatments are available for the past many years and it is fast replacing the traditional methods of acne prevention and removal. The increasing ineffectiveness of antibiotics due to overuse, laser acne treatment is being considered by more and more persons.
While undergoing acne laser treatment, a doctor holds a laser pen just above the acne and waves the concentrated beam of light back and forth. This vaporizes only the unwanted tissue and creates a new surface for skin cell growth. This treatment is also termed as laser resurfacing. After laser acne treatments or resurfacing, new collagen form. In acne laser treatment, the damaged outer layer of skin is removed through highly focused light by a skilled surgeon, and then underneath tissues are tightened up with this device. When the skin is tightened, the acne and acne scarring is removed and the skin gives a revitalized look.
Many doctors are of the opinion that laser acne treatments not only cure the acnes but also benefit people with darker skin tones. Compared to non-ablative lasers, acne laser treatment is much more invasive. The removal of acne is done by erosion, melting, evaporation or vaporization.
Different types of lasers are available for different purposes for example, removal of tattoos and birthmarks, and facial rejuvenation besides acne scar removal. So laser acne treatments should be taken from dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
The cost of laser acne treatments depends on the acne and scar itself. You have to pay for acne laser treatment according to the degree and type of scar in your skin. When acne scars are more complicated, larger, and intense, you have to pay higher price for acne laser treatment.
Laser acne treatments are safe and painless in almost all cases. Normally, some post-procedural bruising and swelling occurs for seven to ten days. So, one should avoid applying make-up during this period. The downside of laser acne treatments or resurfacing is that it is only cosmetic and removed scars and visible signs of acne, but possibility of recurring cannot be ruled out. Keeping this in mind, many adult sufferers opt for a deeper form of acne laser treatment called “fractional laser therapy”.
