Everyone who suffers from acne knows how unpleasant and insidious it can be. In addition to redness, pimples, and inflammation, it also leaves scars that affect not only your appearance but also your self-esteem.
And while pimples and inflammation can go away with the right treatment, acne scars stay on the skin for a long time and remind you of it. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with them so that you can safely leave acne in the past – with the help of the acne scars laser treatment.
What is laser treatment for acne scars?
Did you know that 95% of people who suffer or have ever suffered from acne have residual scars? Laser treatment of acne scars aims to minimize these scars.
Laser acne treatment treats focuses light on the upper layers of your skin to break down the scars. At the same time, the treatment encourages new, healthy skin cells to grow and replace damaged skin.
Although this treatment does not completely remove acne scars, it can reduce their appearance and also minimize the pain caused by them.
How does the procedure work?
Laser treatment for acne scars works in two ways:
First, the heat from the laser works to remove the top layer of your skin where the scar has formed. As this top layer of the scar peels off, your skin looks smoother and the scar itself is less visible.
As scar tissue breaks down, the heat and light from the laser also promote the growth of new, healthy skin cells. The blood flow is attracted to the area by the heat of the laser and the inflammation is reduced.
All this is combined to make the scars look less visible, promoting the formation of healthy skin.
What areas can be treated?
Laser treatment of acne scars is mainly aimed at the face. But it can also be used in other areas where acne scars usually appear, such as:
– Face;
– Hands;
– Back;
– Upper torso;
– Neck.
What to expect from the procedure and how to take care of your skin after it?
After laser treatment, you will need to be especially careful about your skincare for weeks and even months. Your skin will be more vulnerable, so applying high-factor sunscreen before leaving your home is a must.
You will also need to avoid sunbathing or other activities that lead to prolonged sun exposure for 6 to 8 weeks.
Your specialist may also give you special skincare instructions, such as using a specific tonic or moisturizer to help the effect of the treatment.
You will need to keep the treated area clean to prevent infection and your skin may have residual redness for days or even weeks. You may need to avoid wearing makeup for a week or more until the risk of complications passes.
The results of your treatment will not be immediately visible. Within 7 to 10 days, you will begin to see how well the treatment has worked to reduce the appearance of acne scars. The results of this treatment are permanent.
