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Laser treatment for acne scars is one of the most searched terms on the web for beauty. Laser acne scar treatment aims to minimise the appearance of scarring from old acne breakouts. Approximately 95% of people who have suffered from acne have some level of residual scarring. Laser treatment for acne scars uses light to destroy the scar tissue on the top layer of the skin and encourages the growth of new healthy skin cells to replace scar tissue.
It’s very important to have realistic expectations for any cosmetic procedure, in terms of the results you may be able to achieve as well as the appropriate skin care required after the procedure. After laser treatment, you will need to pay special attention to your skincare in the weeks and months which follow. For example, your skin will be more susceptible to sun damage, so you will need to apply sunscreen before leaving home. You may also need to avoid tanning and other activities that involve excessive sun exposure for 6-8 weeks.
Each laser appointment is typically less than an hour. The effects of treatment are not always immediately apparent. After the session, patients should be able to see how well the treatment is working at reducing the appearance of acne scars within approximately 7-10 days following the treatment.
Multiple laser treatments may be required, depending on the severity or type of acne scarring present. A dermatologist may schedule a series of laser treatments to provide the patient with long-term results and maximum improvement. This is often necessary when using a non-ablative laser. While several laser treatments may be required to achieve the results desired, there is no downtime required after this form of laser treatment.
Laser treatment offers a manageable and effective way to reduce the appearance of acne scars. The number of laser treatments required to significantly reduce acne scars is usually between three to six treatments, over a period of a few months.
Consulting a board-certified dermatologist is the first step in determining if this treatment is right for you. Whether you’re unsure of your severity of scarring or are considering laser resurfacing as your next solution for treating acne scars, you will need to gather as much information as possible to make an informed and confident decision.
About Laser for acne scars
We know how big an impact skin disease can have on your life and consequently how important the right treatment can be. This is one of the reasons why our doctors are all consultants and not junior doctors or trainees. Offering patients a consultant-led service means they get the best treatment for their individual needs. Consultant dermatologists spend their professional life exclusively treating skin disease. This means they have the highest level of expertise and experience in the field of dermatology. An accurate and early diagnosis is more likely to lead to an appropriate treatment and a better result for you.
At our clinics, we are able to offer dermatology and paediatric dermatology (skin disease in children) and about a quarter of our work is with children. We recognise the pain suffered with an unwell child and early, accurate treatment and diagnosis is normally best for all those concerned.
I’ve dealt with post-acne marks since my teens. After starting laser treatments, my scars started fading and my skin tone looks way more even. I finally feel like my skin is healing—and so am I.
I had deep acne scars that made my skin look rough. The combination of laser and skin boosters really helped smooth them out. My friends noticed the difference before I did!
I used to layer on concealer to hide my scars. Now, after consistent acne scar treatments, I’m finally comfortable stepping out with just sunscreen and a smile.
I had almost given up on fixing my acne scars. Creams, facials—nothing helped long-term. Then I visited LSLI and clinic recommended a custom plan, and I saw real results within 3 sessions. Extremely happy with results
Rahul S.