Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

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Laser Treatment For Acne Scars
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Introduction

• An acne scar occurs when the hair follicles mix
  with oil and dead skin cells. It is very common
  among teenagers and young adults.
• The symptoms of acne scars generally include
  large red tender bumps, blackheads and pus filled
  pimples.
• Face treatment for scars generally include
  creams, cleansers and prescription of
  antibiotics.

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3 Types of Acne scarring

• There are basically 3 types of acne scarring and
  they are
• Atrophic scarring
• Atrophic scarring appears in the form of
  depressed pin-like pockets in the skin that
  happens due to condition such as acne and chicken
  pox. These acne scars can also occur due to rapid
  growth weight or rapid weight gain.
• Hypertrophic Scarring
• These are firm, raised and reddish purple scars
  can increase in size with time. Hypertrophic
  scarring occurs due to injury or surgery within 6
  months

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• Keloid Scarring
• These acne scars are firm, raised and reddish
  purple scars that increase in size with time.
  Keloidal scars causes pain, itching and unsightly
  surface among the patients.

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The treatment Procedure

• One needs to heat the laser first to remove the
  top layer of your skin where the scar has been
  formed. Your skin will look more smoother and the
  scars will no be noticeable because the top layer
  of your scar has been removed.
• The heat and light from the laser makes new and
  healthy skin cells to grow. The heat of the laser
  attracts the blood flow and the inflammation is
  also reduced when the blood vessels in the scar
  targeted.

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Types of Laser treatments for Acne scars

• Ablative laser treatments
• Non-ablative laser treatments
• Fractionated laser treatments

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