Question 1

what can i do to slowly lighten the acne mark i have? laser is too expensive and time consuming for me..

Accepted Answer

Improve not remove: Many options exist for cosmetic improvement and include anti-inflammatories, peels, exfoliation, lasers, resurfacing, bleaching, excision, grafting, fillers, and much more, scars vary in their severity and so do the treatments. See a plastic surgeon, dermatologist or ENT for options.

Question 2

is laser acne removal effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both lasers and fillers have worked remarkably well.  Remember that you have a choice; some hollywood leading men like the scars and the "tough guy" character they give.  I know you will make the right decision for yourself.

Question 3

does photodynamic laser help acne?

Accepted Answer

Pricey: "photodynamic therapy" --usually the idea is that you take some chemical that is selectively absorbed by diseased cells which are then destroyed by light. This is a scam for most diseases; for acne there's some reason to think it could work but i'd resort to it only after evidence-based remedies (topical / systemic antibiotics, vitamin a analogues, benzoyl peroxide) fail, and they rarely fail.

Question 4

what is the effect of laser acne removal?

Accepted Answer

Not great: Much better for acne scar removal. Light treatment with ala is not laser bout works for active acne as do chemical peels. Of course daily skin care is assumed.

Question 5

how effective is laser resurfacing for acne?

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Not Resurfacing: Various lasers are effective to treat acne.  After the acne has resolved, resurfacing lasers may be used to reduce the appearance of acne scars.

Question 6

want to have the laser acne removal, is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The aesthera laser pulls the skin tight then supposedly with withdraws oil from the follicles but no laser cures acne.

Question 7

what are the chances of laser acne removal not working?

Accepted Answer

5- 80%: Acne treatment with laser takes long and patients have to be patients and compliant with the directions. Doctors have to follow up the patients really well. Because every patients are different. With all that,  the success rate is almost 95%.

Question 8

which is more effective, laser acne or micro-dermabrasion?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Laser acne treatments usually target sebaceous oil glands and help to damage/reduce them.  They also help acne scarring by stimulating new collagen growth and by helping to reduce brown and red areas.
Microdermabrasion removes the top dead layer of skin and also helps with red acne scars and promotes milder collagen stimulation.  In my practice, i often combine the two procedures for synergy.

Question 9

can small small acne marks on face get away without laser?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most marks resulting from acne lesions are due to excess pigment in the skin (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation).  This will resolve on its own, eventually.  However, it can take months.  Prescription bleaching creams or chemical peels are great ways to speed this process up.  See a qualified physician to discuss your needs, as you may be more prone to develop complications with such treatments.

Question 10

is it okay to use laser resurfacing while still having acne?

Accepted Answer

Not while active: While some laser treatments more specifically ipl or pdt)  are directed at treating acne  disease laser is generally not recommended for resurfacing with active lesions. Post op care typically requires occlusive dressings which can make the lesions worse.

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