Acne befalls people of many ages and skin types. Acne can appear as bumps, cysts, or clogged pores and can greatly lower a person’s self confidence. With so many creams, cleansers, and remedies available, it may be difficult to decide what to use. These products take time and the effects are often temporary – once you stop using them, the acne will return immediately. Additionally, some products will actually aggravate the problem.
Acne results when a pore becomes clogged. Each pore contains a sebaceous gland. This gland releases oil and is a natural moisturizer for the skin. Hormones may causes these glands to overproduce oil. Dirt may combine with the oil and clog it. This aggravation may result in a blackhead, whitehead, or raised bump which may be red in color. Additionally, many people are accustomed to popping pimples, which often results in acne scarring.
Laser therapy is an effective and quick way to reduce and eliminate acne and acne scars. Lasers can penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin without damaging it. Lasers can also be used to resurface the skin; this is especially helpful for people who may have acne scars. Some lasers also attack specific, acne-causing bacteria.
A new laser, the ScitonR, is a highly advanced and incredibly effective form of light therapy. The ScitonR is an infrared laser which delivers gentle heat upon the layers of the skin. The skin will absorb the heat. This heat will eventually penetrate the sebaceous glands, the root cause of acne. Sebaceous glands are greatly reduced in size and quantity. Active acne lesions and previous acne scarring can be reduced with this method.
This laser acne treatment can be used on all skin tones and skin types. The specific method will be tailored upon your current skin condition and needs. For most people, two treatments will be needed for any given area. Treatments are performed twice a week for two to four weeks, or until improvement is seen. With this method, acne reduction can last up to 6 months. Additionally, there are very few side effects associated with this method. Redness of the treated area normally disappears after an hour.
ScitonR laser acne therapy may be supplemented with additional skin care products. These products may be used to reduce inflammation and redness. Your skin will become more photosensitive, so direct sun exposure should be minimized until you are completely healed. Skin-covering clothing and sunscreen are simple options for this.
Acne can be a very stressful and painful battle. Laser therapy is the quickest way to effectively improve your skin’s condition.
