Acne Treatment may be complicated; there are a lot of creams, over the counter cures or diets. However, a laser treatment is a procedure that can guarantee that the acne will be visibly diminished, without causing a lot of pain, such as Dermabrasion that removes a layer of skin.
Recovery after Acne Laser Treatment
The recovery after acne laser treatment is less painful and less complicated than the recovery after other chemical peels or Dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a procedure that peels off a layer of skin and the recovery may take a few months.
The recovery after an acne laser treatment will take less time. The procedure will not involve bleeding and skin peeling, so the skin will be left intact and it will be able to recover faster.
Types of Acne Laser Treatment
There are two types of acne laser removal: the first type of treatment involves the application of laser beams on the surface of the skin and these lasers will heat the skin and the tissue layers under the skin, making the skin tighter. The recovery after this type of treatment is easy: there will be a burning sensation and the skin will look red and swollen for up to 5 days. Cool compresses may minimize the side effects of this type of acne laser treatment.
The second type of acne laser treatment involves the burning the portions of skin affected by acne. This type of procedure will require a longer recovery time and special care. The skin will be susceptible to infections, so the plastic surgeon will prescribe an ointment containing antibiotics to protect the skin. The recovery should take up to 3 weeks. If there is pain, some over the counter medications can be administered. Makeup should be avoided and sunblock should be worn.
