No more worries about acne scarring. Acne scars and marks on your skin now has an effective treatment. Profractional Laser Treatment is here. Apart from acne scars, Profractional laser treatment also works great while treating wrinkles, discoloration of skin, age spots, and several other cosmetic problems.

This cosmetic resurfacing procedure uses very narrow beams of laser that reach into deeper skin layers. The laser beams target the ‘problem’ tissues without touching the normal, healthy tissues. Unlike previous acne laser treatments, this one works on all skin types. The treatment is painless and has short healing times.

Profractional laser treatment for acne scars works by penetrating deeply into the skin. It triggers production of new collagen. It removes the affected tissues and promotes the natural growth of normal cells, leading to smoothening of your skin. The results are visible in one to six weeks. Depending on the condition of the skin, you may need one or a maximum of four sessions of laser treatment for acne scarring.

Profractional Laser Treatment for acne scarring is not painful at all. The persons who have undergone the procedure describe the experience as a ‘prickling’ sensation. The promise of a smooth and supple skin may be one factor why the patients do not feel any pain. You can also opt for topical anaesthetic. There is no pain to experience.

How It Differs From Other Laser Treatments For Acne Scarring

Ablasive and non-ablasive laser treatments are available for acne scarring. The first method involves vaporization of tissues. Both affected and normal tissues are vaporized this way. This causes pain. It also increases the healing time. The non-ablasive laser treatment usually requires more than ten sessions to see results.

Profractional Laser treatment is ablasive, but touches only the affected tissues. It is designed in such a way that it acts on specified parts only. It leaves the normal tissues alone. It also takes only one to four sessions for complete removal of acne scars.

Profractional Laser treatment for acne scarring is also little painful, while other procedures are both painful and uncomfortable for most patients. It uses more advanced technology.

Acne-Affected Tissue Only

Unlike the laser treatments for acne that treats the whole skin, Profractional Laser Treatment for acne treats only the affected tissue. This is the key factor that reduces the healing time. It is also the reason why it is not painful at all.

Fast Healing Time

With this treatment, the laser beams create hundreds of tiny channels on the skin. These channels are all at appropriate depths. They reach the affected tissues, while leaving the healthy tissues alone. The healthy cells are not heated. The heated cells are all removed. This enhances the healing process. The tissue growth is natural process, which takes time. You can usually start see results in less than a week.

Patient-Friendly Procedure

It may take one to four sessions. One session can last for up to 40 minutes at the treatment centre. Although there is no said gap between sessions, you can take sessions at a gap of four to six weeks. Patients don’t have to commit to several sessions of acne laser treatment. If you want to stop after one or two sessions, it is just fine. You can also continue if you think the results are great after two or three months.

It will take up to six weeks after the final session to see the full benefits of Profractional Laser treatment. However, you can start seeing results in a few days of your first session. It takes time for fresh collagen to grow and to make your skin smooth. Your acne scarring will be gone. Your skin will become smooth and evenly toned.

Side Effects

There may be side effects like a burning sensation and red skin for up to three days. Your skin will also look reddened. Just keep your skin protected from direct sunlight for a couple of days. It feels like you have been in the sun for a day or two. You can resume your normal activities and go to work in 48 hours. Another side effect is swelling, which can last for a day or two. There is also a minimal possibility of infection.

Precautions To Take

Keep yourself away from sunlight. Apply an antibacterial (antimicrobial) ointment once a day for two months. And apply sunscreen if exposed to sunlight. Take these precautions for two to three months. If you thought acne scarring wouldn’t go away, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Thanks to the latest advancements in the medical field, you can get a smooth and supple skin that doesn’t give away you had acne.