Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Laser Treatment for Acne Scars - Restore Your Skin

By Mark Bradford

Laser technology can now be used to address both current acne conditions and the scars left behind. You can choose to get treatment for your acne first and then treat your scars--or you can opt to be treated with a laser which treats both scars and current inflammation.

Often acne leaves behind scars and marks that give you uneven, discolored skin. Acne scar laser treatment fades marks while levelling and smoothing your skin. Dealing with scars is naturally part of an acne treatment program. Many acne sufferers are relieved to find out that with laser treatments you can both prevent recurring breakouts and remove old scars. After a full course of treatments, you won't have to hide behind concealers and you'll discover a renewed confidence in your appearance.

You can start treating your scars even if you are still in the process of curing your acne problem. Laser acne treatments can address pimples and scars simultaneously. If you and your doctor have tried traditional remedies, such as creams and medications, without full or lasting results, it is time to consider laser treatments. Many dermatology clinics provide this service.

There are different techniques for scar removal. If your dermatologist chooses a pulsed dye laser, it will have a healing effect on both current inflammation and many of your old acne scars. Since the heat of these lasers is absorbed by the redness in blood, they can shrink red and pink scars.

Resurfacing lasers are commonly used when scar removal is the main focus. These lasers lightly vaporize the top layer of skin cells, having an effect similar to a chemical peel. This vaporizing action exposes a fresh, healthy layer of skin. Carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers work in a different way to deal with pock marks left behind by old acne flare-ups. They promote the growth of collagen which helps to fill and smooth the surface of your skin.

The way a laser works doesn't affect your actual treatment experience. Whether you are having a treatment to cure and prevent acne, or you are seeking to remove scars, your experience in the dermatology clinic will be very similar. The doctor spreads an anaesthetic gel on your skin and then repeatedly applies a small device to the targeted area. When the laser beam enters you will feel a tiny "zap" which gives only minor discomfort. When the session is over--perhaps in 10 to 15 minutes--you may have some minor swelling and redness. This will be only temporary and will not interfere with your enjoyment of the rest of the day. The treatment is so easy that people find they can fit in a quick session in the middle of an otherwise busy day.

Your reward after several sessions of acne and acne scar laser treatments will be vastly improved skin. Having clear, smooth skin will make you feel much more confident and relaxed about your appearance.

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