Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

For people who suffer from acne scars, we tend to daydream or envision that day when we will have smooth skin. While others save for holidays, acne sufferers save for that day when they can be rid of acne scars from a dermatologist. People with acne tend to have a bit of distortion in how others perceive them, because they themselves see their face first thing each morning and can never forget this unsightly version of themselves.

Discovering the right procedure for our skin, one that we can afford, is paramount for those with acne scars. Figuring out the best option is necessary. Finding out that there are financing and payment plans available make the idea of smooth skin a possibility and reality.

Laser surgery: This is expensive but good. The scar tissue is removed by a skin surgeon, resulting in smoother, clear skin. The development of future skin scars from acne is low. Depending on your pain threshold, the level is from low to medium for most patients, though males tend to have a lower pain tolerance than females overall.

Fractional resurfacing is a laser treatment that results in about 60 percent improvement of acne scars after two or three treatments. There are minimal side effects with this type and is safe to use on other areas of your skin including neck, chest, hands. It is recommended that the treatments be repeated over intervals of three to five weeks, and to also repeat the procedure from 3 to 5 times. Every four weeks for four treatments total seems to be the norm.

Laser fractional resurfacing provides ultimately that smooth skin you have been longing for. If you want wrinkles addressed, you can have those smoothed out as well, or brown spots can be removed.

There are differences between fractural lasering and non-ablative laser treatments, and those variations you can discuss thoroughly with your dermatologist. Ultimatly the deciding factor may be the price for you. Fractural lasering can cost from 1500.00 per treatment to 2500.00 per treatment. They can also discuss with you non-ablative laser which costs from about 300.00 to 1300.00 per treatment.

Is it worth it? Well, make an appointment, look at before and after photos, discuss the pros and cons and decide for yourself. I believe you will do whatever you can to be rid of acne scars after you have had your first discussion with a dermatologist.

One last thing, for those of you who use Accutane, talk to your dermatologist ahead of time about that, as s/he will likely not use laser surgery for at least six months after you have stopped using it.