Laser acne treatment has been in existence for quite some time now. In its infancy, laser acne treatment was utilized to reduce and eliminate severe acne scars. Today, laser acne treatment has moved into the prevention of acne formation stage as well. It should be noted upfront that laser acne treatment is an invasive procedure.

Laser acne treatment can do one of three things. It may on follicles to burn away the follicle sac. The follicle sac is what the hair grows out from. Another use is to use the laser to destroy (burn) the sebaceous gland. Sebaceous glands produce oil. A third usage for laser acne treatment is to increase oxygen where the bacteria grow to kill them.

Laser acne treatment can be used anywhere that you are experience acne issues. Your dermatologist can determine exact what type of acne you are suffering from and prescribe the use of the right type of laser to be used.

When you get to your first scheduled appointment make sure your skin is free of lotions or makeup. You will not want to start laser acne treatment if you currently are sunburned or deeply tanned. Your face or affected area will be coated with an anesthetic gel. The gel will help keep any painful sensations from bothering you. The laser session should be completed in about 1 hour. You may experience light swelling and redness for a few days. Avoid extended exposure to sunlight and do not irritate your skin by scratching and/or scrubbing it. Usually, most patients will undergo somewhere between three and eight sessions.

You may not see immediate improvement of your acne after the first laser acne treatment. You will want to give your skin a chance to heal and make the decision whether to move on to more treatment sessions. Commitment to long-term results is important because laser acne treatment is no more an instance cure for acne than any other form of acne treatment.

There is a chance that thermal damage to skin can occur. If thermal damage does occur, you may be left with spots that are visible. Another possible side effect is the chance you will experience very dry skin for an extended period of time.

Finally, there is the cost of laser acne treatments. Laser acne treatments are definitely expensive and a full treatment plan may cost up to $10,000.00. Most insurance plans are not going to cover this type of acne treatment. Be sure to check with your insurance company first if you are relying on them to cover your procedures.

If the chance of some significant side effects does not bother you, and cost is not a consideration on whether or not to pursue laser acne treatment, then you should move forward toward scheduling laser acne treatment. Do make sure you consult your dermatologist. Get a solid referral to certified practitioners. Invasive procedures warrant that you choose the best possible pr