Acne is bad, but the scars they leave behind are worse. Thanks to the advancement of medical technology, lasers can now be used to clear away these scars that mar your appearance. The purpose of treating acne scars with laser technology is to minimise the appearance of scars caused by previous acne outbreaks.
AKJ Skin & Laser Centre in Tirunelveli is the only clinic in Tamil Nadu equipped with Ultra Pulse and Fraxel laser machines to treat acne scars. Our renowned cosmetologists, Dr Selvam and Dr Nirmala specialise in various laser procedures to treat your specific acne scars.
Excessive acne on the skin causes inflammation and alters the collagen, leaving behind pockmarks on the skin’s surface. Laser therapy is the best treatment for such scars, which stimulates collagen formation with heat energy. The new collagen remodels the skin and rectifies the scar area.
AKJ Skin and Laser Centre, Tirunelveli, offers two different systems of excellence to treat various types of acne scars:
The scar revision technology used in these systems is one of the most advanced in the world. Both devices deliver significant results and are safe for the scar area.
Here’s a quick look at how the Fraxel system works. Fraxel generates tiny dot or pixel-like treatment zones on the skin by splitting a laser beam into thousands of microscopic beams called MicroThermal Zones (MTZs). These MTZs penetrate deep into the skin, killing the old cells and leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected. Scars treated with the Fraxel system heal faster than those treated with ablative lasers.
The UltraPulse system, on the other hand, penetrates deeper than any aesthetic CO₂ laser and boasts of an exceptional coagulation ratio.
Despite the micro-injuries caused by these lasers, this treatment creates a healthy rim of skin over the scars, besides ensuring quick healing. In many cases, the subsequent collagen production actually minimises the appearance of scars and even alleviates them completely!
At AKJ Skin and Laser Centre, Tirunelveli, dermatologists usually ask the patient about their medical history and conduct a physical examination before performing any procedure.
Laser acne treatment is not ideal for those suffering from:
The treatment will only worsen the condition rather than rectify it.
After a laser acne treatment, there may be some temporary after-effects, like:
Such side effects are normal and to be expected. However, if you experience blistering on the treated site or notice redness and itching for longer than usual, you must consult your doctor right away.
The recovery time may take a few days or weeks, depending on the individual’s healing rate and how diligently they follow post-treatment care.
Yes, they do, depending on how well you follow the skin care and acne prevention regimen recommended by your doctor.
There is no fixed number of sessions for all patients because the treatment largely depends on your:
After the first few sessions, your skin will show an improvement in texture. It is best to have at least 6-8 sessions to gain visible results. By the 2nd or the 3rd session, you will be able to notice a change in your skin texture and the appearance of the scar.
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