ACNE SCARS   •   2 FEBRUARY 2022   •   4 MIN READ
Laser Treatment For Acne Scars
What’s Laser Treatment For Acne Scars? Laser Treatment For Acne Scars – The treatment is a scientific technology that can heal your skin problems. If you have any scar on your body so you can get laser treatment but firstly you should consult with your doctor. Before doing laser treatment every doctor checks the scar […]
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What’s Laser Treatment For Acne Scars?

Laser Treatment For Acne Scars – The treatment is a scientific technology that can heal your skin problems. If you have any scar on your body so you can get laser treatment but firstly you should consult with your doctor. Before doing laser treatment every doctor checks the scar and the patient’s conditions. If the patient is a pregnant lady or the patient is already taking medicines for other diseases then they can’t do the laser treatment.

Laser Treatment For Scars

 How many types of scars can be treated by laser treatment?

(1) Acne scars

(2) Burn scars

(3) Surgical scars

(4) Injury scars

But first, consult with your doctor.

 Does it really work?

Yes! it works but it will not completely remove your scar. After laser treatment of Acne Scars, your scar will be less noticeable means if anyone watches you that person cannot guess you have a scar earlier.

How many types of lasers we can see in the Acne Scar treatment?

Ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser – AFR is a new modality that combines carbon dioxide with fractional photothermolysis. Some Chinese patients took this treatment and eighty-six percent of patients were fully satisfied with this laser treatment.

Intense pulsed light – People called it photofacial also. It’s a therapy to improve the color & texture of your skin without surgery. If you take medicines for some other reason or you are pregnant then you shouldn’t do this therapy.

Long-pulsed 1064 – nm Nd: YAG- it’s used for wrinkle reduction & skin laxity.

Non Ablative fractional laser – its use in darker skin types

Pulsed dye laser – A dye laser uses an organic dye mixed in a solvent. We can find rhodamine, fluorescein, coumarin, and stilbene in the laser dyes. Insolvents include water, glycol, ethanol, methanol, hexane, cyclohexane.

switched Nd: YAG – if you want to remove hair from your body and if you have pigment issues on your body or you want to remove a tattoo then this laser treatment will help you a lot. It targets the problem of your skin and you will not get any harm. You will be safe. After treatment, you will get good effects.

Are there any guidelines for patients before the laser treatment?

There are some major guidelines!

(1) Avoid taking medicines before it increases the risk of bleeding.

(2) For 2-4 weeks avoid products that contain glycolic acid and retinoid.

(3) Not expose skin to sunlight for extended periods.

(4) Don’t use cosmetic products.

(5) If you do smoke then don’t smoke for 2 weeks.

How do they do Acne Scars Laser treatment?

Let me give you an example;

(1) Firstly the doctor will clean the area around the scar and apply a numbing cream.

(2) If you have a scar on the face then you will wear protective goggles.

(3) Doctors will place wet towels around the scar area for skin safety.

(4) Doctor will pass the laser over the scar tissue. They will apply a water solution.

(5) After treatment the doctor will apply ointment on the scar area.

(6) The treated area will be red for some hours but don’t worry.

What types of side effects can you get after Acne Scars laser treatment?

Common side effects are here;

(1) Bleeding

(2) Discomfort

(3) Infection in skin

(4) Swelling

What is the cost of Laser Treatment for Acne Scars?

According to the American Society of plastic surgeons, the average cost of laser skin scar treatment is $2,071 for an ablative laser. Cost depends on which laser treatment you’re doing.

Acne treatment cost in Gurgaon.

The cost of Acne scar Laser treatment depends on the Size and number of Acne Scars. The laser treatment for acne scars cost in Gurgaon is a minimum of Rs. 5,500 per Session.

Acne treatment cost in Ghaziabad

Again I would like to say that the cost of Acne scar Laser treatment depends on the Size and number of Acne Scars. The laser treatment for acne scars cost in Ghaziabad is a minimum of Rs. 5,500 per Session.

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Editorial note

This article is for education. It does not replace a clinical assessment. Suitable treatment options for you are discussed during a consultation with the Advanced Wellness team.

About the author

Niyti Dhawn
Dr. Niyti Dhawn leads clinical planning at Advanced Wellness. Her writing focuses on evidence-informed, consultation-led care — helping patients understand their skin before choosing a treatment.
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