Scar Care with Lasers
Treatment of scars on the leg with Laser Scar Therapy
If you’ve had procedures that have left you with scars on your foot or leg, there are Scar Care with Lasers treatments to help lessen them available.
There are a couple great alternative depending on your insurance coverage and how much you desire of great cosmetic results.
Laser Treatments for Body Scars and Acne
One of the most common skin concerns in the United States is Active Body Scars and Acne. These issues affect not only teenagers but up to 80% of adults. Acne scars, Stretchmarks, and surgical scars may cause emotional or physical pain and influence the quality of life.
It’s a stubborn condition, usually treated with over the counters, then possibly topical or oral medications, which often provides undesirable side effects with little results.
- Topical Scar Cream (available by Prescription)
- Laser Scar Treatment
- First your Dr can evaluate your scar and make recommendations depending on the age, color, texture and origin of your scar. Then we can discuss your alternatives
However, we offer effective natural alternative acne treatments:
- Our laser acne treatments light-based systems deliver highly concentrated light pulses that attack acne on multiple fronts.
Reduce bacteria in acne breakouts and get quick clearance.
With the additional Levulanic Acid added to an IPL, it penetrates down into hyperactive sebaceous glands and slows down the production of sebum that may be causing acne breakouts because of clogged pores. - Product education (even if you don’t buy our brand) knowledge you can take with you forever.
How Long Should I Wait To Get Scar Laser Treatment After An Injury?
Usually, the best time to get a laser treatment is when the scar has healed fully, which should take at least few weeks to months depending on the severity of injury or the surgery you had. Most of the time even doctors will recommend you to wait at least 6 months before you take a step for any sort of scar removal treatment, as it will allow scar to be ready.
If you start early, it will interfere with the healing process and can even cause complications like infection. That’s why make sure you discuss everything with your doctor before you think about getting a laser scar treatment.
What Does Laser Scar Treatment Feel Like? Is It Painful?
Yes, laser treatment can cause some degree of discomfort but generally it’s not that painful, it’s a bearable pain. But it also depends on the type of laser used, patient’s tolerance level and the area that is getting treated.
Many people describe the pain as similar to a tiny rubber band snap or a mild burning sensation. However, there’s another type of laser, called Ablative lasers which are much more intense and can remove layers of skin, this laser can cause more discomfort than the normal lasers.
But do be scared, to minimize the pain you will be provided with pain numbing creams, and local anesthesia before the treatment, which can make it painless. However, once the treatment is done and anesthesia’s effect wears off, you may experience burning sensation, redness, or swelling but fortunately they subside within few days.
Is Laser Scar Treatment Safe For People With Dark Skin?
Yes, fortunately people with darker skin tones can get laser scar treatment too, but it’s important to use the right type of laser such as non-ablative lasers. Since they are a lot less likely to cause hyperpigmentation
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*Management including pigmentary charges, different lasers can be used, along with a prescription cream. In some patients, depressed scars can be corrected by subcision, injection of filler materials, collagen remodeling, etc.
“If your acne is under control and you’re looking to get rid of acne scars – we have multiple treatment options to successfully get you results!