Answered on 23rd May '24

Laser treatment uses a light ray and targets it upon the upper layers of your skin so as to break down the tissue which contains scars, same encourages growth of newer skin cells as well, with the end result being a healthy looking skin. Laser treatment can efficiently reduce the appearance of acne. But for more drastic results such as acne free skin, it would have to be carried out in combination with some other treatment.
3 types of laser techniques are performed, based on the type of scar which is being treated:
i.) Ablative laser resurfacing device: uses erbium YAG or CO2 laser device, to remove upper layer of your skin where scarring is present. It can take anywhere between 3 to 10 days for the redness to begin to subsiding.
ii.) Non-ablative laser resurfacing: This treatment will use infrared laser, by the heat of which collagen production will be activated and growth of newer cells would replace damaged & scarred tissue.
iii.) Fractionated laser treatment: The tissue underneath your scar is targeted with the help of laser, so as to remove dark pigmented cells. Boxcar and icepick scars can respond well to this treatment.
Typical side effects seen are swelling, redness, and pain on the region which was treated. Hyperpigmentation or some skin infection are risks which you will face if the doctor isn't cautious enough. Your medical history will be checked, and if you the doctor considers you fit for this treatment, then you will be advised to avoid certain supplements, smoking and skin care products containing certain ingredients, before treatment, so that the chances of any risk reduce. The cost of laser acne for scar falls between Rs 7000 and Rs 20000.
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