Acne Blemish Laser Treatment Treats Acne ScarsBy: Greg Mauro An effective acne blemish laser treatment might require exposure of the affected area to more than one type of laser, such as a nonablative laser, an erbium laser or a carbon dioxide laser, but the results of a successful treatment can be worth the additional treatment. For those who have engaged in long-time battles with acne, scars and blemishes are part of the remnants on the battlefield of the face, and the laser treatments to remove acne blemishes are a welcomed tool to help restore the landscape of the skin and eliminate the embarrassing, telltale marks of acne. In addition to the major benefit of being able to remove blemishes and scars formerly considered permanent, an acne blemish laser treatment is also completely painless. However, the downside is that the cost of these effective and painless acne treatments can be high and this prohibits some people from being able to take advantage of this technology. Additionally, these treatments are considered "cosmetic" by most medical insurance companies, and are generally not covered. But, rereading your policy, or calling your insurance company, to check before paying out-of-pocket for the treatments isn't a bad idea. Most acne laser treatment procedures will cost $400 to $600 per session, which usually lasts 15 to 20 minutes. However, when compared against the ongoing costs of expensive creams and ointments, it may make sense for you anyway. Some people believe that the price is reasonable because these laser treatments have a very high rate of success and they deliver very fast results. The laser acne treatment works as the laser emits a beam of light that is carefully focused on the affected area of the blemishes. The light also generates heat that can go beneath the surface of the skin and diminishes the size of the the underlying glands that release the oils that are partially responsible for acne outbreaks. Often a numbing cream is used over the area where the laser will do it's work, assuring a painless procedure. There are three main types of lasers used in acne treatment. Nonablative lasers work under the skin's surface to stimulate collagen output, tightening underlying layers of skin. Erbium lasers also work below the skin and are best for removal of acne blemishes, and for treating pimples. Carbon dioxide lasers emit high-energy light in short bursts, and effectively treats all types of zits and pimples. It is unfortunate that something so simple and widespread as acne also leaves behind long-term scarring, but it is good news indeed that an acne blemish laser treatment protocol can give many people hope of removing embarrassing scarring and can also help to control severe outbreaks of acne. |
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