Acne Scars Treatments

Millions of people have to deal with acne and battle against it every day, but for some winning the battle over cane is just half the step. Now comes the time when they have to deal with acne scars. Most early acne scars are completely gone after 6-12 months when the healing process is completed, however some people suffer from more serious cars that affect their lives and self-esteem. In these cases you have the option of getting rid of them thanks to laser acne scar removal.

For this treatment, there are two types of lasers used: carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers and YAG lasers. The choice will be determined by your available options and the recommendation of a dermatologist with experience in these cases.

This acne marks removal method is used to burn the outer layers of the skin. The skin burns these layers so then the skin heals the area with new, fresh and healthy skin. Along with surgery, this is one of the effective methods to get rid of scars. Once the laser treatment has finished, the skin will appear red and irritated, this is normal due to the nature of the procedure. The skin will remain like this for a few days until it has recovered.

Depending on the severity of the scars the professional will determine the amount of sessions needed. Each of these sessions will last from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Does this acne scar treatment hurt? Well, many patients have experienced discomfort during the procedure. In some cases a numbing topical cream is applied to avoid the discomfort.

A popular laser treatment is the CoolTouch, used by many laser skin centers. This treatment uses the YAG laser and it helps battling acne since it helps shrinking the oil glands so they produce enough oil to just keep the skin healthy. For more information on options you can browse our site, but we still recommend having a talk with your dermatologist before trying any method.