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Treating Acne with Modern Lasers
Posted on September 13st, 2011

Acne is a stubborn condition that affects millions of people, causing whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red-colored growths on the surface of the skin. Acne is a common condition among teenagers due to hormonal triggers, however, it can occur at practically any age, sometimes affecting individuals well into their 40s. Acne causes physical and emotional discomfort and the condition persists for months, if not years. If left untreated, it can leave behind traces in the form of acne scars, which will remain for a lifetime.

There are many methods available to treat acne, from pills and ointments to creams and masks, however, nothing is as effective at restoring the skin to health as medical lasers. The reason for this is because lasers not only treat the underlying cause of acne, but also serve to help prevent future outbreaks.

Why should you turn to lasers to treat acne? In laser acne treatments, the light energy is first used to destroy the bacteria that produces the lesions on the skin. This leads to significant improvement of the condition, allows the skin to heal itself and consequently prevents scarring from occurring. As a second phase of laser acne treatment, the oil producing glands (sebaceous glands as they are called) are shrunk with the use of laser energy, resulting in reduced oil production and thereby preventing future outbreaks and reducing the size of the pores.

Because of this dual benefit, lasers are far more effective than the alternative methods, resulting in a greater degree of satisfaction among patients. So if you have tried a variety of methods to treat acne but failed to achieve desired results, it may be time to look to laser therapy. Experienced practitioners utilize a variety of state-of-the art lasers with unique properties capable of providing custom treatments depending on skin type and severity of your condition. Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration has granted its seal of approval on the use of laser technology for treating acne and acne scars.

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