Acne Scar Removal
Acne removal gets rid of pimples, but does not guarantee
the removal of any skin damage, usually damage caused by earlier
acne flare-ups. Such skin damage generally takes the form
of a thick acne scar. Doctors have now found that they can
remove acne scars by treating the scarred skin with a laser
beam. By using pulsed laser technology, doctors can burn-off
the scarred skin tissue. The heat from the laser tightens
the skin. Following acne scar removal, the deep skin cells
begin to divide and to push new skin cells to the surface.
In this way, the application of a laser beam can lead to replacement
of scar tissue with healthy skin tissue.
Someone who chooses to get a laser acne scar removal should
know that medical professionals are still researching the
best way to make use of the available laser equipment. Doctors
are not yet sure just how many passes of the laser beam should
be used for successful removal of all scarred tissue. Doctors
also remain unsure just how many acne
scar treatments are necessary for various patients.
Doctors have learned that laser
acne scar treatment works best if a patient first comes
in for a pre-treatment evaluation. During the evaluation,
the doctor can examine the patient’s acne scars. Treatment
is based on the examination, where the Doctor will decide
on the appropriate medication or technique specific to the
patient. Sometimes a single treatment is not enough, and the
patient must return for a second treatment for acne scars.
An acne patient should understand that a doctor cannot know
for sure whether or not a second treatment will be necessary,
until he or she examines the skin. The examination should
take place 6 to 8 weeks after the first scar treatment. At
that time, the doctor will check to see how rapidly the body
has replaced the old skin with the new skin.
Based on the appearance of the new skin, the doctor will determine
whether or not the acne scar removal process has rid the skin
of all scar tissue. If some tissue remains, the doctor may
schedule another laser acne scar treatment.
Of course a patient can always aid the healing process by
eating a diet rich in Vitamin A, and by following a rigorous
cleansing routine such as the one used in exposed
acne treatments. The patient may also want to talk with
their doctor about the use of skin care products containing
collagen which can serve as a base on which new skin tissue
can develop.
Resources:
Acne
Scars at Google
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