Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

Moderate to severe, stubborn acne can be difficult enough to deal with on its own. Coupled with acne scarring, pitting, and other lasting side effects, acne breakouts can seriously impact your confidence and self-esteem.

Dr. Nita Patel offers effective laser treatment for acne scars that can help reduce the appearance of acne scars and give you clearer, healthier skin. Here’s what you need to know:

How Does Laser Treatment for Acne Scars Work?

Laser skin resurfacing treatments for acne scarring work by removing the damaged, outermost layer of skin to reveal new, smoother skin beneath. 

Light energy is conducted through an array of nodes in the device that produce different energy wavelengths, depending on the desired effects and depth of treatment necessary. These energy waves are tightly focused, allowing your laser technician to treat only the area of concern, leaving surrounding skin relatively untouched.

As a fully customizable procedure, acne scar laser treatment can help improve several acne-related issues, including:

  • Enlarged pores
  • Discoloration
  • Pitting
  • Raised scars
  • Residual redness
  • Broken capillaries in the skin

Can Laser Therapy Help with Active Breakouts?

Some patients do see improvement in their acne through laser therapy. Laser treatments and other forms of light therapy can help to reduce inflammation and kill acne-causing bacteria on the skin, which may help clear an active breakout. 

However, results may vary from person to person, and those with other underlying skin conditions should consult a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Nita Patel before attempting to a laser treatment for acne. Certain types of lasers and laser treatments may actually worsen the issue, resulting in more breakouts and acne scarring.

Preparing for Your Acne Scar Laser Treatment

Laser treatment for acne scars can be a great option to help you feel more confident. Ensuring you prepare your skin properly helps to minimize your risks of unwanted side effects and boost efficient healing. 

Before your first acne scar laser treatment:

  • Discuss your current medications with your dermatologist. Certain medicines may interfere with the treatment, particularly aspirin or blood thinners.
  • Stop using retinol or vitamin E products. While these ingredients can be great for your skin, they may slow healing post-treatment. Allow at least 2 weeks between using these products and your laser treatment.
  • Avoid UV damage. Protecting your skin from the sun or other sources of UV light damage is important for its overall health, but it is especially important pre- and post-laser treatment for acne scars. UV damage during the healing process can cause new scars to form or worsen existing scars.
  • Maintain realistic expectations. You may need more than one laser therapy session to see your desired results. Our laser skin specialists will create a custom treatment regimen for you including a recommended schedule of laser sessions to help you achieve your goals. 

If you’re ready to say goodbye to embarrassing acne scars and hello to a more confident you, schedule your acne scar laser treatment consultation today! 

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