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. It has been proven to reduce the amount of visible acne on a persons skin even after just one treatment. The most widely used pulsed laser for facial treatments is the Vbeam.
The best benefit of pulsed dye acne laser treatment besides treating acne is that it can take the redness out of acne scars. The redness left behind in acne scars is a result of tiny broken capillaries where acne lesions have healed. Pulsed dye lasers target these broken capillaries causing the small vessels to heat up and coagulate which are then reabsorbed by the body removing the redness in the skin. This is an excellent choice for suffers of rosacea.
During treatment a wand-like device is moved across the skin. Because of its large spot size, large areas can be quickly treated. Treatments usually take only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. It produces a cold spray just before the laser pulse, diminishing the sensation of pain and usually only causing minor discomfort.
Side effects are generally minimal. The most common side effect is minor bruising and short term redness of the skin. Once healed your face should show significant improvement in the redness of the skin. Most people will also experience a small amount of swelling in the skin for about 24 hours after treatment.
This therapy generally requires a series of treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
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.
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