Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatment and Side Effect

Acne leaves acne marks that make one look terrible. Scars from acne depressed you more than the days you have acne. People don't want to look bad that is why scar removal treatments are introduced to answer these problems. One way to reduce the occurrence of acne marks is the laser acne scar removal.

New technology provides laser acne scar removal for both the face and body. Finding ways to erase scars from acne is a common concern for millions of people suffering with acne scars. Acne and scars can range from mild to extremely severe and for many people it can make life very difficult. 

Fortunately, for those suffering with this problem there are new cutting edge laser treatment solutions that are very effective.

Methods of treatment range from NO surgery options to surgical scarring treatment. NO surgical scarring treatment include creams, chemical peels, skin fillers, and home remedies. Surgical treatment involves laser treatment.

Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatment

laser acne scar removal treatment side effect
The best types of laser acne scar removal treatment are the CO2 laser and the Er: YAG laser. The CO2 laser is more aggressive approach in resurfacing the skin while the Er: YAG laser creates a superficial resurfacing.CO2 laser vaporized the target skin and eventually minimize the appearance of the acne scar. However the recovery period takes a long period of time. The other type of laser acne removal treatment is the ER: YAG laser which has faster recovery period than that of CO2 laser treatment.

During the laser acne scar removal process, go to the deepest area of the skin to reduce the scar inside and out which is effective. Both of these treatments should be consulted first to your dermatologist to know that it would work for you and to get the best results and no one would want to get infections and allergies from these treatments.

Recently, there have been exciting announcements of new laser treatment capabilities, so when choosing a physician please be sure to inquire about these recent advancements in laser scar removal.
There are different types of acne scars which may require variation in laser treatment depending upon the type of scar.

Generally acne scars fall in to basic categories such as:
  • Ice Pick Scars...deep and narrow scars
  • Box Car Scars...usually round or oval scars
  • Rolling Scars...affected areas have a rolling appearance
  • Hypertrophic Scars... a raised firm mass of tissue



Going through laser acne scar removal treatment can produce redness and swelling for the first few days after the treatment which is normal. These are only some of the temporary side effects which will fade away after some time. But rest assured, you will have healthy skin once again.