5 Latest Acne Laser Treatment

Acne is a skin problem that emerges due to the overproduction of oil by the skin’s oil glands. When you get acne, scars are your biggest problems. There are various treatments to treat acne scars. These include acne laser treatment, which is proven to be the best way to make acne stars disappear.

Below are the five types of laser treatment for acne scars:

·         Active Fx targets the superficial skin, while the Deep Fx focses on the deeper skin.

·         Carbon Dioxide Lasers are a relatively new acne laser treatment. Patients must meet the specific requirements in order to qualify for this procedure. Carbon Dioxide Laser emits short bursts of extremely high-energy laser that vaporizes the scarred tissue layer by layer. Recovery from Carbon Dioxide Laser treatment ranges from three to ten days, depending upon the intensity of the treatment.

·         Fractional Laser Treatment is considered as the best laser acne treatment for scarring. Only a small portion of the skin is treated with laser energy in Fractional Laser Treatment. The rest of the skin is left untouched. The result is faster healing of the skin tissues and production of collagen.

·         Frazel Laser is a non-ablative laser which does not vaporize any tissue. Instead, it heats the columns of tissue with laser energy. It is the heat energy that stimulates new collagen production in the skin.

·         Pixel is the latest technological advancement in skin resurfacing. In this procedure, small pin-sized laser points are applied on the affected regions, leaving the rest of the skin surface untouched and intact. The intensity and depth of penetration can be easily controlled and the pulse can be stacked for deeper problematic areas.

Laser treatment for acne scar works in harmony with the structure of the skin tissue. This treatment is certainly a safer alternative to harsh chemical peels, glycolic acid, punch excision, and strong surgical lasers. The frequency of laser treatment is every one to two weeks.

Reminders:

-Go to a certified skin care center if you're planning to get acne laser treatment done. There are many small and unregistered clinics practicing laser treatments without qualified dermatologists, which may only do more harm to your skin than good. 

-Never undergo laser treatment without consulting your skin practitioner. You know the type of laser treatment required, total number of laser sessions, cost, and side-effects should be taken into consideration before going ahead with the treatment.

-Since lasers come in a variety of wavelengths and energy settings, it is very important to ensure you choose the correct settings. Wrong setting or the incorrect laser can harm and even disfigure the face.

-After the laser treatment, you should avoid the sun and use sunscreen even at home. The number of sessions required depends upon the skin type and severity of the problem.