Acne laser surgery has gained
in popularity, as many suffers
are prepared to take drastic
action to fight back against
acne. Even though it can work
wonders acne laser surgery
should only be considered
for use in extreme cases,
when it is really necessary
as a last resort. While it
is often considered a beauty
treatment, it is real, serious
surgery and, as such, should
not be used without careful
consideration.
How does it work?
The procedure must only be
administered by a trained
doctor. A dermatologist may
use acne laser surgery in
the most severe acne cases
to dig to the very core of
a pimple and clear it completely.
The laser device is designed
so that it is weak enough
not to cause any additional
damage beyond the area being
treated. Most experts consider
this laser surgery very safe,
but as with any surgery there
is always at least a small
opportunity for unexpected
consequences.
Are there any problems with
acne laser surgery?
Every responsible doctor will
council that acne laser surgery
is by no means a perfect and
universal solution. There
are several important factors
that limit the surgery's usefulness.
1. The causes of acne Laser
surgery concentrates only
on one aspect of the disease
- its visible effects. While
the surgery can surely get
rid of acne's visible symptoms,
it can not really heal. The
laser surgery should be only
a part of more complex acne
treatment program that will
consist of a change of diet,
reducing stress levels and
possibly even hormonal treatment.
Otherwise the symptoms will
sooner or later appear once
again.
2. Doctors' only Another possible
problem is the surgeon's skill
(or lack of it. Be sure you're
going to get your acne laser
surgery from a trained and
experienced doctor. There
have been reports of cosmetologists
giving an acne light treatment
without the proper training.
Laser surgery is not the place
to try and save money. You
will get the best chance for
success with an experienced
dermatologists doing the work.
3. The cost Acne laser surgery
is in a mid-point between
cosmetics and health care.
Some health insurance policies
may cover it, some may not.
Most insurance companies pay
for acne laser surgery only
in most extreme cases. Whatever
you might think about the
severity of your acne, it
is wise to make sure that
you insurance company agrees
with you. Otherwise you may
find laser surgery costing
more than you planned.
4. Preparations Another thing
to keep in mind is the fact
that you have to seriously
prepare for the treatment.
In some cases laser surgery
is serious enough that you
must spend a few days in a
bed after the procedure. Can
you afford to be away from
work for those days... and
will you employer agree to
your absence?
If course you should consider
laser surgery if your acne
is severe and has not responded
to other treatment. Just don't
rush in to it without careful
thought and preparation.
About the author:
Mark Walters advises those
suffering from acne and other
skin conditions online at
http://www.AcneRescue.com
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