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A Look at Laser Acne
Treatment
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by: Dave
Lavinsky
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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
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