Unlike surgery, acne laser treatment is a good option, it is non-invasive. Patients often choose this type of treatment over invasive procedures such as dermabrasion that may require 10 days to 3 weeks recovery, while laser resurfacing only requires 3 to 10 days of healing.
What are the different types of Laser Treatment
There are a variety of acne laser treatment for ongoing bouts as well as scarring. The many types of laser treatment include pulsed light and heat, bluelight, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and ALA and light therapy. Let's look at these briefly.
- Pulsed heat and light method uses pulses of heat and light energy to target sebaceous glands and bacteria, thus minimizing both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne.
- Bluelight laser
therapy method is FDA approved and uses a narrow-band, high-intensity blue light to kill bacteria which does not contain skin damaging UV light.
- ALA and light therapy method fights inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne with a two-step process involving a photosensitizing compound applied to the skin and light therapy that kills bacteria and shrinks sebaceous glands.
- PDT method is similar to ALA and light therapy but uses different photosensitizing chemical compounds.
For people who are looking to clear up stubborn acne without surgery or invasive procedures, acne laser treatment is an option worth considering.
Thank you for the great article! I have had acne issues since I was a teen and I have strongly considered surgery for quite sometime now. But the invasive procedures it requires is discouraging me. Now I have another option to choose from, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have strongly considered getting laser treatment for my acne problems but have yet to decide on it. Is is safe?
ReplyDeleteIt's worth knowing that experts suggest that acne laser treatments have almost 90% of success rate, which is much higher than what other treatments can offer. Dermatologists however, recommend that it's essential for anyone considering acne laser treatment to consult and get a complete skin analysis test done beforehand. Results will also vary depending on your chosen type of laser treatment used and on the dermatologist performing the procedure.
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