Acne affects almost everyone, but for some can be severe and long lasting, often leaving scars after the outbreaks have stopped. There are many treatment options available today, with laser treatments being the most popular for severe acne and acne scars.
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Erbium Laser Resurfacing for Acne
Erbium lasers use the 2940 wavelength. This wavelength is primarily attracted to the water in the skin. This attraction to water causes controlled ablation of a very fine layer of skin that literally vaporizes a fine layer of skin. By ablating the superficial layers of the skin, new collagen and skin is regenerated, giving skin a more even texture.
Diode Laser Treatment for Acne
he diode laser is a non ablative laser that is designed specifically to target the root cause of acne, the sebaceous gland. It provides a perfect balance of controlled cooling of the epidermis with precise heating of the upper dermis that minimizes discomfort.
Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment for Acne
Pulsed dye acne laser treatment uses a concentrated high-energy beam of light that targets blood vessels in the skin. The light is converted into heat, destroying the blood vessel while leaving both the epidermis and adjacent healthy tissue undamaged. The laser uses light that is specifically absorbed by the blood vessels in the dermis and is very safe.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Acne
Fractional acne laser treatment is a a non-invasive treatment that uses a high-energy beam of laser light that interacts with the skin’s surface causing the upper layer to peel off and regenerate a new layer.
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Acne and acne scars can be devastating to a persons self esteem and confidence. Fortunately, laser treatments have come a long way in recent years offering people more options with less intrusive treatments and less side effects.
