Acne Scar Laser Treatment
Acne poses a problem to almost everyone in today�s society. Usually the appearance of begins, in both genders, during puberty and normally continues into adulthood. The appearance of has both mental and physical effects on an individual such as depression, low self-esteem and skin scarring. Traditionally oral or topical treatments were prescribed for the treatment of acne, but presently the scar laser treatment offers a new and fast approach towards scar removal. The scar laser treatment acts by stimulating collagen production, which is the central protein of connective tissue in animals, in the skin and in turn reducing the scars. The required wavelength and the level of strength of the laser should be determined according to the existing scar tissue . Usually a physician decides the type of laser to be used during the treatment procedure. scar laser treatment works in several ways such as, without removing tissue (non ablative), removing external layers of skin (ablative) and microscopically removing tissue (micro-ablative). The ablative laser method uses a laser to vaporize the external layers of the skin and thus, eliminating the undesired scar tissue. As a result of this procedure, the collagen will be firmed up causing lower scar visibility. Natural cosmetics

can be used to cover up any remaining scars. For this scar laser treatment, specific kind of lasers, known as erbium and ultra pulsed carbon dioxide lasers are utilized. However, as this kind of treatment leaves the unshielded skin exposed, necessary skin wound care should be used on the skin. In addition, one should also check the skin regularly for any signs of infection. The skin may tend to have redness for up to one year after this kind of scar laser treatment, although redness might disappear after a few months from surgery. The non ablative laser works by making modifications to the dermis of the skin. This method of scar laser treatment does not cause any damage to the epidermis during the treatment procedure. A laser which is known as �smooth beam� focuses on the sebaceous gland heating it up and thus, helping to lower the amount of sebum and that would appear consequently. In addition, this scar laser treatment firms up the dermis and reduces scar visibility by heating up the collagen using the laser. Typically an anesthetic would be administered by the physician before this method of treatment. The scar laser treatment methods appear to have revolutionized the treatment of and, hence, providing a sense of relief to those who are suffering from acne.