Laser Acne Treatments

Laser acne treatments are becoming more popular in dealing with severe acne cases. This treatment involves an infrared lamp or laser applied in pulses to the skin to target the oil gland production which affects your acne.  Acne laser treatments can be effective for many people, but even some cases will fail. You can expect to also be on a topical cream treatment even with laser treatments. Consult your dermatologist to see if you are a good candidate for laser treatments.

In preparing for such a procedure, it is recommendad to us sunblock creams daily and generally avoid the sun when it is strongest. In the actual procedure, many people describe it as a warming sensation on their skin (most people can tolerate it quite well, a few report some pain during the procedure.)

Following a laser acne procedure, you can expect to have senstive, red skin for a few days. Treat your skin very gentle for at least 2 days to let it heal properly.

Side Effects of Laser Acne Treatments  

In rare cases, it is possible to have permanent whitening of the skin, temporary darkening of the skin pigment, mild skin irritations such as blisters, and in very rare cases, some permanent scarring.