LASER
TREATMENT of SCARS/ACNE
SCARS:
The Pulse Dye Vascular Laser has allowed treatment of scars in their
early “bulking
up” phase, reducing the length of time a scar is red, raised and
thickened, and accelerating the transition to the maturation phase of
wound healing. This treatment actually modifies scar growth by interfering
with
some of the blood vessel ingrowth into the scar, and the way collagen
makes up the characteristics of a prominent scar on the face or body.
Blood vessel
overgrowth in scar tissue usually leads to collagen overgrowth that then
leads to scar prominence. With active red, raised acne scars, control
of skin bacteria and shrinking of oil glands with the pulse dye laser,
is
another reason for the effectiveness of the treatment.
We are able to make early scars better and less visible sooner in the
healing process, and treat older poor scars and some acne scars as
well. This is
a very exciting breakthrough in the treatment of a sometimes difficult
problem using presently available techniques.
Laser treatment of scars is quick and very tolerable with no downtime.
The treatments are usually started 3 weeks following surgery, at 2
to 3 week intervals, depending on the response. A minimum of 4 treatments
are
required, but more may be needed depending upon the response.
“
The redder the better” is a basic premise for scar treatment
with the Pulse Dye Vascular Laser. With stretch mark scars, for example,
we
combine Particle Skin Resurfacing (PSR) prior to the Laser Treatment,
to redden the scar for a more effective laser treatment and response.
ACNE:
While estimated that more than 80% of the worlds population at some
time has been affected by
acne, there is still no cure.
Inflammatory acne is the result of a mixture of debris, sebum and bacteria
that multiplies in the pore. Laser technology damages the sebaceous
glands by thermal or heat energy, reducing oil production. The laser
also has
an antibacterial effect and reduces the red inflammation in and around
the pustule.
Active acne scars that are red and raised respond well to Pulse Dye
Vascular Laser Treatment, but inflammation and pustules must
first be controlled.
This is one of the few treatments for acne that can have a significant,
positive emotional impact, especially on teenagers, when improvement
does occur.
Patients considering laser treatment for acne at IV Seasons Skin
Care must consult with a paramedical esthetician. Patients
will be placed
on an appropriate
product and peel protocol and laser treatments will then be
incorporated at three to six week intervals.
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