There are multiple ways to improve your scarring from acne. You want the simple answer. Yes, there are a lot of lasers out there but most simply put lasers are used to take away the top layers of the skin to remove the scarring and then what happens is that your skin cells deep within your hair follicles grow... more
Laser treatment for acne scars
I am looking for a way to get rid of acne scars. Heard good things about some laser skin treatments but i don't know how to choose between them all because there are so many laser treatments that are said to work on lots of problems, but i really just want to know which one works the best on acne scars.
5 answers to “Laser treatment for acne scars”
A: Choice is less complicated with an experienced provider
The reason there are so many options for acne scar correction, is because there are different types of acne scars and there are relative strengths and weaknesses to all modalities to correct or improve acne scars. It is therefore very important to seek the advice of a board certified dermatologist with... more
A: Acne Scars - Laser Choice Based on Time and Results
There are two excellent laser alternatives for acne scars. The Fraxel Laser provides consistently good results, although depending on the depth of the acne scars, you may need 5 to 6 treatments spaced one month apart. You will generally observe redness (like a bad sunburn for about 3 days to a week) after each... more
A: Laser or Dermabrasion?
Laser If the question was what is the best laser for treatment of acne scarring? The answer would unequivocably be the CO2 laser. The reason for this is that the best results are typically obtained with the depth of injury and the extent of and depth of the thermal injury of the treatment. CO2... more
A: CO2 laser is the best for acne scars
I believe that the CO2 laser will give the best results for scars of the face. The best of these is the Fraxel re:pair Laser. This uses fractional technology, which has eliminated the risks of further scarring or hypopigmentation. Nothing is going to remove all the scars, but with one or two treatments with... more
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