Scars are a result of damage to the skin from a wide variety of causes including surgery, diseases such as chickenpox, sports and other injuries and severe acne. Over time small scars will virtually disappear. Larger scars that may be raised or indented can be treated with a variety of therapies including laser treatment for scars, chemical peels and micro dermabrasion. Laser scar removal is not appropriate for everyone and is not recommended for people who have skin disorders such as cystic acne, dermatitis or psoriasis. Some medications such as isotretinoin should not be used for at least six months before laser treatment.
Laser treatment for scars has been highly successful in minimizing scars and can reduce their appearance by as much as 80%. There are a variety of different lasers used for the treatment of scars and a dermatologist will choose the type of laser to be used depending on the kind of scar you have. Types of Lasers Used in Laser Treatment of Scars CO2 and YAG lasers are usually used for the scars resulting from acne. These types of lasers are both ablative, that is to they use a technique which removes the top layer of skin. The YAG laser is less damaging than the CO2 laser but both require a period of healing.
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