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A Look at Laser Acne Treatment
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.
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