subject: Stopping Inflammation and Scarring Through Laser Based Acne Treatments [print this page] Stopping Inflammation and Scarring Through Laser Based Acne Treatments
In looking for acne treatments, whether to stop acne inflammation or to get rid of the ugly and severe acne scars, undergoing laser treatment may just be your best strategy. There are a lot laser based acne treatments out there, but there are a few that have more popular than others through the years.
Non-ablative laser treatments work best in stimulating new skin growth and stopping the inflammation of acne. Similar with laser resurfacing, it is the procedure which kills the outer layer of the skin while penetrating the deeper layers of it. As the wound heals, a new layer of skin surface comes up. This is made possible because the treatment wakes up dormant cells to produce more collagen. This procedure has to be precise, so the dermatologist can only target the affected skin tissue while leaving the unaffected area alone. This treatment is considered an effective acne scar removal treatment since it helps achieve rejuvenation. However, it is not the considered the best treatment used to eliminate acne scars.
In removing scars, a dermatologist uses a wand-like laser equipment to burn off scarred skin cells. The heat produced by the laser is scattered and absorbed by the skin. The second thing, which is also a recent break-through in the field of skin surgery, is the carbon dioxide laser. In this procedure, short bursts of highly focused and high-energy laser light vaporizes the scarred tissue one layer at a time, leaving only a new layer of skin in its wake. As a result, this procedure reduces the risk of further scarring. As a matter of fact, medical complications after laser surgery are very rare.
Of course, a few side effects may be experienced after going through these kinds of acnetreatments. This may include swelling and redness, which will eventually subside. It is also common for post-laser treatment patients to apply topical cream to prevent skin damage caused by exposure to the sun. However, after the redness has stopped, what remains is a beautiful layer of skin; the kind that every person dreams of having.
