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Acne is the
term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even
deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest,
back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Acne affects most teenagers
to some extent. However, the disease is not restricted to any age
group as adults in their 20s even into their 40s can get acne. Acne
can be sometimes upsetting and disfiguring. When severe, acne can
cause serious and permanent scarring. Even less severe cases can
lead to scarring.
Laser Acne
Scar Treatment. Lasers of various wavelength and intensity may be
used to remove scar tissue and reduce the redness and inflammation of
skin around healed acne lesions. The type of laser used is determined
by the results that the laser treatment aims to accomplish. The
ultrapulsed carbon dioxide laser, the erbium YAG laser and the pulsed
dye yellow light laser are most commonly used for treating acne
scarring. Tissue may actually be removed with more powerful instruments
such as the carbon dioxide laser. In some cases, a single treatment is
all that will be necessary to achieve permanent results.
Laser Side
Effects :
- burns
- scarring
- change in skin color
- infection
- herpes
flare-up (fever, facial pain, and flu-like symptoms)
-Most
of these side effects are temporary
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Other Types of
acne scar treatments:
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-Collagen
injection.
-Autologous fat transfer.
-Dermabrasion.
-Microdermabrasion.
-Skin Surgery.
-Skin grafting
-Treatment of keloids.
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