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Laser Peel For Acne |
You tried that perfect detox diet and it did not work? You tried all the home remedies and that that did not work? You went and got those medicines that all the celebrities are endorsing, but alas! That too did not work?
The future seems to be dark, with a forever nickname of Pizza Face! Don’t worry! Take Heart! There is still one more way you can fight back! Welcome to the world of Laser Peels !
Laser Peels and treatments first became popular in 2003, when clinical trials showed vast improvements in severe acne cases after a few treatments. Laser peels also known as laser re-surfacing has today become one of the most common, fast treatments used for acne.
Laser peels work by vaporising superficial damaged skin cells and allowing the remaining skin and collagen to become healthier and thicker, make your skin tighter, smoother and possibly sometimes even lighten the skin colour, thus making the acne scarring less visible. |
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The first step towards a successful laser peel is choosing the right doctor. This is a facial plastic surgery procedure and therefore the most delicate. Research your doctor completely to see whether they have performed this procedure before, what are their success rates etc.. If possible talk to a few of their patients. Choosing the right doctor is the most important step. |
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There are three types of lasers used to perform the laser peels. The CO2 and Erbium lasers that vaporise the superficial skin layers and the N-Lite laser that stimulates collagen production.
The recovery time from the former is 7-14 days with an extreme skin care regime, while the latter has no recovery time.
Choosing the right kind of laser is a very important and personal decision. It depends on the kind of acne scarring you have and the time that you can afford to spend recovering.
The CO2 laser is considered to be the most effective , but has a long recovery period of 10-14 days, while the Erbium requires a week of recovery before you can venture out and the N-Lite laser is considered to be the least effective of the three, but has an advantage of no recovery time.
It is advisable to wait for 6 months between each complete laser treatment. It is very important to prepare your skin before going in for a laser peel. |
Not only is it critical to optimise the result, but also your recovery. Your dermatologist can prescribe the right mix of Retin-A, glycolic acid, and bleaching agents (hydroquinones). Ideally you should use these products for a minimum of 6 weeks before going under the beam. Like all other acne treatments, even laser peels face their share of criticism.
Some people claim that they have permanently burnt their skin, some people bemoan that a lot of preparation is involved, while some have had nightmarish results because they chose the wrong doctor. But like they say no pain, no gain, so take your choice, treat laser peels like delicate facial surgery and prepare for it the same way, by researching methods and your doctors before you make a choice.
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