Studies have shown that laser skin resurfacing can be used to treat acne scars of all types.
Co2 laser resurfacing for acne scars before and after.
Your doctor may use a carbon dioxide co2 laser for deeper scars or an erbium laser for surface scars.
If aging acne or too much time in the sun has left your face with blotches scars wrinkles or lines laser skin resurfacing may help your skin look younger and healthier.
However the way in which laser resurfacing heals the skin and thus the types of scar it is most effective against depends on the type of laser being used.
Ablative lasers such as the co2 laser or erbium laser work by burning off.
In addition collagen stimulation improved her deep acne scars.
Fractional co2 laser acne scar skin treatment was performed in order to improve the appearance of her acne scars.
Its effects are similar to those of chemical peels except it removes skin layers by vaporization rather.
According to the american society of plastic surgeons the average out of pocket cost for laser skin resurfacing is around.
The carbon dioxide co2 laser offers advanced resurfacing through the precise removal of the outer layers of skin.
The co2 laser is a carbon dioxide laser for skin resurfacing commonly used to treat wrinkles discoloration sun damage age spots and scars.
Laser treatment for acne scars isn t typically covered by insurance.
Before and after photos are shown 4 months after the procedure.