EXPLAINED: HOW LASERS CONTRIBUTE TO ACNE SCAR TREATMENT!

Acne scars can affect your overall appearance, lowering your morale. Now, have you tried many remedies to treat your acne scars and not met with any success in getting rid of these skin blemishes? If yes, you may want to consider laser treatment for acne scars. It is deemed an effective way to minimize the appearance of the unsightly acne scars.

As part of this treatment, laser beams are used for the breakdown of scar tissue in the upper layers of the skin. In addition to that, this treatment promotes the growth of new, healthy skin cells to replace the scar tissue.

Well, there may be many questions rummaging through your mind about laser treatment for acne scars. So, here we explain more about the same. 

More on Laser Therapy for Acne Scars

There are two ways in which laser treatment for acne scars works.

For starters, the laser beam applies heat to the scarred area to remove the top layer of the skin. After this layer peels off, the scars become less visible and your skin texture becomes smoother. At the same time, the heat and light of the laser encourage the growth of new, healthy skin cells.

Additionally, the heat generated by the laser light promotes blood flow to the area and targets the blood vessels in the scar tissue to alleviate inflammation. Consequently, your scars appear smaller and the healing process ensues.

Types of Laser Therapies for Acne Scars

Although there are various treatments to tackle mild to moderate acne scars, laser therapy is the most popular among them because of its safe and effective features. Let’s learn about the different laser treatment approaches for acne scars.

Ø  Ablative laser treatment helps to get rid of a small patch of skin around the ears, which looks smoother after it grows back. This therapy is administered for deeper scars but may not be as effective for severe scars, which require surgical intervention for their removal.

Ø  Where non-ablative laser treatment is concerned, no skin is shed. Rather, this treatment stimulates collagen production to promote the regeneration process and overall skin health.

Ø  Fractionated laser resurfacing is categorized under non-ablative laser treatments. This therapy facilitates the breakdown of the elements that cause skin discoloration, restoring your normal skin color.

In a nutshell, many types of laser treatments can help to reduce the appearance of acne scars. However, you must consult your dermatologist to determine which laser treatment would be best suited to you, depending on the type and severity of your acne scars.

Preparation for Laser Therapy

While preparing for laser treatment for acne scars, you are required to make some lifestyle changes, including:

Ø  Avoid blood-thinning supplements and aspirin for 2 weeks before the treatment session

Ø  Refrain from smoking for 2 weeks before the procedure

Ø  Do not use retinol-containing skincare products for 2 weeks before laser therapy

Ø  Your dermatologist may also recommend you to stop consuming medications for acne treatment before undergoing laser treatment.

Ø  If you are susceptible to fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth, you must discuss your condition with your provider to reduce the related risks when undergoing the procedure.

What to Expect When Undergoing Laser Treatment

Like all cosmetic procedures, you must have realistic expectations when undergoing laser treatment for acne scars. It is important to note that this treatment does not help to get rid of your scars completely, albeit the spots become less noticeable.

After undergoing laser therapy, you are also required to care for your skin for the following weeks and months. Your skin self-care measures include applying sunscreen when exposing your skin to the skin to prevent sun damage.

Besides, you must avoid spending much time in the sun for 6 to 8 weeks after the session. Also, your dermatologist may prescribe skin toners or moisturizers for optimal results.

Furthermore, you have to keep the treatment site clean to prevent infectivity. Other than that, you may notice skin redness for some time, which subsides soon enough. Plus, you are not allowed to wear makeup until your risk of complications reduces, which could take 7 days or more.

Finally, the results are not visible immediately. It will take 7 to 10 days for the results to become visible, which means you have to be patient.

Enroll in Kosmoderma Academy to Learn the Intricacies of Laser Treatment for Acne Scars!

Laser therapy has proven effective in reducing the appearance of acne scars. However, you may require 3 to 6 sessions spaced a few months apart to witness a noticeable improvement in acne scars.

You can walk into Kosmoderma Clinic for a detailed assessment of your skin condition, whereby we determine whether you are a good candidate for laser treatment when you want to eliminate mild to moderate acne scars.

Plus, if you are aspiring to become a cosmetologist to cater to this growing demand for semi-invasive procedures, you should consider enrolling in Kosmoderma Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (KAAM).

At KAAM, we offer a host of courses in clinical cosmetology and other aesthetic medicine courses. You can learn all about how laser therapy helps to reduce the appearance of acne scars via these programs.