Co2 lasers are among the most popular laser treatment methods for treating acne scars. Severe acne scars might be treated using this method although, its cost can run into a few thousand dollars per treatment. It can also remove wrinkles, fine lines, sun burns and other severe scars.
The concentrated laser beam will vaporize the skin surrounding the scar and this will make the scar invisible. It is also supposed to stimulate the collagen present under the skin bringing about a tighter and healthier skin.
It comes with some dangers as well. Some people who have tried this treatment have got their acne scars increased, while others have had a fair deal of success with this method. The deeper your wrinkles and acne scars, the more treatments you will need. And it is obvious that it is not a very economical method of treatment.
Along with carbon di oxide lasers(Co2), there are N- Lite lasers and Erbium lasers that are used widely. The recovery time for Co2 lasers take the logest time and usualy require hospitalization. Further, it has to happen in the presence of Anesthesiologist.
After leaving sufficient period of time for recovery from a Co2 laser, there also needs to be a proper after care procedures that need to be followed to get the maximum out of these treatments.
A more effective and far safer and economical treatment for scars is Chemical peel treatment.
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