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Is there a Solution for Acne Scars?

Laser therapy now offers hope for men and women who endured acne during adolescence and the resulting scars during adulthood.

Laser technology is now so advanced that it is able to reduce or even remove the scars and produce a beautiful, smooth skin texture. Acne scar removal is just one of the laser treatments offered at Dr. Cory Torgerson’s private laser clinic in Yorkville, Toronto.

Ablative And Non-ablative Laser Therapy

Types Of Laser Therapy

There are several types of laser therapy that are effective in removing acne scars. The procedure that Dr. Torgerson would recommend depends on a person’s skin type, the damage to the skin tissues, and the depth of the scars. Laser therapy is divided into two categories: ablative and non-ablative. Ablative laser therapy removes the top layer of skin and part of the sub-layer, while non-ablative laser therapy keeps the outer layer of skin in place for faster healing and recovery.

If the scars are small and superficial, a non-invasive laser treatment such as AFT (advanced IPL laser) may be suggested. This laser uses low-energy light pulses to penetrate underlying layers of skin. The heat disrupts nerves, tissue, and blood vessels, and as everything heals, the outcome is a tighter, smoother complexion. AFT laser also stimulates collagen production, with the results being noticed on facial skin several weeks after the procedure. Because the top layers of skin are untouched by the laser heat, there is no need to take a lot of time off of your schedule to heal.

Ablative laser therapy is more aggressive and would be necessary if acne scars are deeper and more prevalent. Ablative refers to the removal of something, and both the iPixel erbium laser and the CO2 laser heat remove the epidermis – the top layer of skin – revealing a fresh, new layer underneath. Both of these methods are referred to as laser skin resurfacing because after healing from a session, the face literally acquires a new surface. iPixel erbium CO2 laser treatments also kickstart collagen growth, which continues to produce glowing skin for weeks after the therapy is over.

Successful Solutions For The Removal Of Acne Scars

Laser skin therapy

Although both of these lasers are powerful, the lesser of the two would be the iPixel erbium laser. It uses erbium laser heat in pixel-sized dots to penetrate the skin tissue. Because not all of the facial surface has been touched, iPixel requires less downtime to heal than C02 laser. One session may not completely remove all the acne scars, and 2 or 3 subsequent appointments booked 4 weeks apart may be necessary.

CO2 laser therapy uses carbon dioxide, pulsed heat to target the entire surface of the epidermis (top layer of skin), removing the acne scars. It requires approximately 1 week of downtime for the old skin to completely flake off and for the fresh, new layer of skin to heal. The face is “resurfaced” with a bright, new texture. Although CO2 laser is the most invasive laser treatment, it typically only requires 1 session to accomplish its purpose.

Laser skin therapy has developed several successful solutions for the removal of acne scars. The results of blemishes no longer need to be visible reminders every time you look in the mirror! Contact our laser centre in Toronto to schedule your own private consultation!

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