Laser Treatment For Acne Scars
Acne Scar Treatment Options
3 Best Treatments for Acne Scars:
Fractional CO2, RF Microneedling or Etwo Ematrix Sublative
RF Microneedling,
eTwo Sublative or
Fractional CO2
type laser treatments can improve acne scars!
Often time depressed scars and dark spots develop as acne clears.
Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, Cosmetic Laser Solutions offers our patients 3 choices for safe and effective Acne Scar
treatment options:
Fractional CO2, or etwo Sublative Laser or RF Microneedling
Which one? All these treatments are effective. They can smooth out and diminish Acne Scars
as well as even out brownish skin discoloration. The dividing factor is how much down time your lifestyle will allow.
Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment For Acne Scars
Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing is the premium treatment for acne scars to achieve maximum results with the shortest number of treatments.
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Fractional C02 penetrates deeper into the layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production. The collagen production "plumps up" the depression from the acne scar
thereby diminishing its appearance and improving any skin discoloration. This is the "gold" standard for improving saucer like scars.
Achieving best results will require 5-7 days of healing time
and may need 1-3 sessions to achieve desired outcome. Typically sessions are 90 days apart.
Safe for fair - medium complexion.
RF Microneedling for Acne Scars
Radio frequency Microneedling is the newest technology for treating acne scars. After much research we choose the Scarlet laser as best in class. This device places laser energy deep into the skin without causing alot of surface damage and down time. With the special "NA Effect" it delivers more energy to tissue and is a safe and effective for all skin types, this is an ideal solution for medium to deep acne scars.
3 Sessions, Once is Month is recommended
* Results vary from person to person
Etwo Sublative Rejuvenation for Acne Scar Treatment
By placing fractionated bi-polar radio frequency (RF) directly into the dermis, etwo Sublative stimulates the production of collagen, regenerating a more youthful complexion for some or all these issues: wrinkles, sun damage, pores or acne scarring.
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If you require minimal healing time and your scars are mild to moderate, this is our favorite device for Acne Scarring. Makeup can be applied during the 3-4 day healing time! 4-6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart is ideal. Number of treatments vary depending on depth of scars/visible improvement.
Safe for all skin types.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (www.aad.org)
What causes Acne Scars?
Acne Scars Increase When:
- You have Inflammatory (swollen, reddish, and painful) acne , such as acne cysts and nodules. This type of acne tends to penetrate deep into the skin, which damages the skin.
- Delay or do not treat inflammatory acne . The longer a person has inflammatory acne, the greater the risk of scarring.
- Pick, squeezes, or pops acne . This increases inflammation, which increases the risk of scarring.
- Has a blood relative who developed acne scars . Genes play a large role.
Although we know what increases a person’s risk of developing acne scars, it is not possible to predict who will develop acne scars. Even people who have all the risk factors may not scar.
Waiting to treat acne until it becomes severe can lead to extensive scarring.
Types of Acne Scars
When acne breakouts penetrate the skin deeply, they damage the skin and the tissue beneath it. As the acne clears, the body tries to repair this damage.
During the healing process, the body produces collagen — a substance that gives the skin support. If the body produces too little or too much collagen, you will see a scar.
The type of scar depends on how much collagen your body makes.
Depressed acne scars: If the body produces too little collagen, depressions or pits form as the skin heals.
Raised acne scars: Sometimes the body produces too much collagen as it tries to heal the skin and underlying tissue. When this happens, a person develops a raised acne scar. This type of acne scar is more common in people who have skin of color like African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians.
Even when we do our best to prevent acne scars, some people scar. There are many treatment options, which can significantly diminish depressed and raised acne scars.