A variety of methods involving light can be used to improve acne.
A popular approach is to combine an infrared laser with skin cooling
to target oil gland production, a key element in acne formation.
A second approach involves a chemical that makes the oil gland
and follicle sensitive to light plus the application of a bright light
such as a laser, Intense Pulsed Light, or lamp. A recently described
method uses a suction apparatus mated to an Intense Pulsed Light
source to remove plugged up follicles before applying laser energy.
Laser acne treatment is a proven, effective way of dealing with
teenage and adult acne. Our powerful but gentle laser will reduce
the unsightly dark-red marks left by large ugly spots and reduce
the number and frequency of spots on face, back, neck and
shoulders. There are acne treatment method with laser read it.
What is Acne?
Acne usually begins to appear around the time a person enters
into puberty. Often, acne improves on its own after puberty.
But, for many individuals, it continues to persist into middle age.
The lesions of acne are created when the oil glands, called
sebaceous glands, open and become blocked. As a result,
the oil becomes trapped and builds up in the gland, which
results in inflammation. The resulting swelling and inflammation
can become extremely intense and cause the oil gland, as well
as its associated hair follicle, to rupture. This leads to additional
inflammation of the area.
Acne Treatment Options:
Acne treatment options have vastly improved over the past twenty
years. There are a number of over-the-counter medications
available, including benzene peroxide and salicylic acid preparations.
Most prescriptions for acne include a combination of treatments.
These treatments do, however, often have side effects such as
redness and irritation. Therefore, it is important to discuss
different options with your doctor in order to find the one
that is best for you.
Severe acne often does not respond well to topical treatments.
Therefore, tetracycline antibiotics may necessary to help gain
control of the problem. Long-term antibiotic use, however,
is not recommended because it can lead to bacterial resistance.
For women, use of oral contraceptives, such as the pill, can help
improve acne problems. For adult women, hormonal therapy
can also bring relief.
There are Two Types of Laser:
* Ablative
* Non-ablative
Ablative Laser:
An ablative laser removes the top layer of skin as described above.
The most popular type of laser used for this is the YAG laser which
results in a controlled ‘burning’ of the epidermis.
This softens and reduces acne scars.
Non-Ablative Laser:
A non-ablative laser is quicker than the ablative version and
concentrates on the dermis only. This means no damage to
the top layer of skin (epidermis). It tightens up the skin and
triggers new collagen growth and is often used in cases of
mild acne scars.
How does Laser Acne Treatment Work?
Acne is a disorder of the skin follicles which gives an excess of
oil in the skin and this often becomes infected with a bacteria
called P.Acnes. Your body responds by trying to remove the
infection and the bacteria. The result is lots of inflammation
in the follicle and unfortunately, a big, red ugly spot.
At Freedomhealth we have developed a sophisticated approach
to troublesome acne using our specialised Sciton laser.
Using the Broad Band Light platform on the Sciton Laser,
Lee Garrett will heal those deep dark coloured marks that the
bigger spots leave. The BBL device gently and painlessly heats
the top layers of the skin over and around the acne damage.
This has the effect of killing off the P.Acnes bacteria, reduces
the redness and allows collagen to remodel and calm the
over-active sebaceous glands, reducing the oil production.
Laser Treatment for Acne:
Laser therapy for acne often involves the use of the pulsed-dye laser.
This type of laser has been proven to significantly reduce the
amount of acne on a person’s skin after just one treatment.
There are also no serious side effects associated with pulsed-dye
laser treatment. Plus, the cost of the laser treatment is
very affordable.
An infrared laser can also be used to treat acne.
These lasers have been shown to decrease the number of acne
lesions by 83% after completing three treatments. This type of
laser, however, is associated with redness, temporary pain,
and swelling following the treatment. In addition, patients with
darker skin sometimes experience hyperpigmentation,
which is a darkening of the skin.
Those with problematic acne can find a solution with laser
cosmetic surgery. With no side effects and proven effectiveness,
it provides the perfect answer for imperfect skin. In addition,
those who have already experienced scarring can have their
skin smoothed out with laser treatment, bringing back the smooth,
shining skin you have been yearning for.
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