Laser acne treatment has
been around for a few years
now, and it is quickly replacing
more traditional forms of
acne removal and prevention.
As antibiotics become increasingly
ineffective due to overuse,
more and more people are opting
for this new technique. During
laser resurfacing, a doctor
holds a laser pen just above
the acne or acne scar tissue
and waves the concentrated
beam of light back and forth,
vaporizing only the unwanted
tissue and creating a new
surface for skin cell growth.
Thus the term "laser resurfacing".
New collagen actually forms
after laser treatment. (Collagen
is a protein in the skin's
connective tissue that helps
give the skin its texture.)
Although laser resurfacing
is safe and painless in almost
all cases, some post-procedural
bruising and swelling are
normal. In most cases, these
side effects persist for seven
to ten days. Wait until this
passes before applying make-up.
Currently there are no federal
restrictions on who can perform
laser resurfacing; regulations
only affect the laser manufacturers
themselves. There are many
types of lasers for many different
purposes, so be sure to use
a dermatologist or plastic
surgeon. Be sure to ask where
your doctor was trained to
use the laser equipment and
whether your doctor rents
or owns his or her laser equipment.
Ask to see before and after
pictures of the doctor's cases,
and find out how many different
types of lasers the doctor
owns and how often each piece
of equipment is used.
Many doctors feel that laser
resurfacing isn't meant for
dark skin because it alters
the color of skin too dramatically
and unpredictably. Others
believe that in the hands
of a very experienced surgeon,
people with darker skin tones
can benefit.
Lasers acne treatment is much
more invasive than non-ablative
lasers. They remove by erosion,
melting, evaporation, or vaporization.
Ablative lasers are not recommended
for use on darker skin colors.
Laser resurfacing costs upwards
of $2,500 for a full face,
versus $1,000 for other types
of scar and acne removal.
Consult with an experienced
aesthetic dermatologist and
laser surgeon to determine
what it best for you. Acne
Treatment provides detailed
information on the best acne
treatments, including laser
acne treatment, and scar treatment,
as well as adult, natural,
home treatment, and more.
Acne Treatment is the sister
site of Microdermabrasion
Web.
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