Can laser treatment heal acne scars?
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at
11:10 am
I’m 18 years old with very low self esteem. I have acne scars all over my face, back, neck, and above my breasts. I hate it. I hate looking in the mirror. Can laser treatment actually heal them?
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Filed under: Acne Scars Laser Treatment
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Depending on how severe the scars are, a doctor or dermatologist may suggest a chemical peel or microdermabrasion to help improve the appearance of scarred areas. These milder treatments can be done right in the office.
If you have serious scarring from previous bouts with acne, there are some things you can do. One form of treatment is laser resurfacing, which can be done in the doctor’s or dermatologist’s office. The laser removes the damaged top layer of skin and tightens the middle layer, leaving skin smoother. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. The doctor will try to lessen any pain by first numbing the skin with local anesthesia. It usually takes between 3 and 10 days for the skin to heal completely.