Most people believe that scars stay on your skin forever. But they may actually fade for up to two years, giving them a lighter, flatter, and less prominent appearance. It’s unlikely that they will fade further, so it’s crucial to address the issue while there’s a chance to reverse it. For that, laser scar removal may be the most effective treatment.
As a provider of state-of-the-art laser scar removal machines and skin tightening machines in Australia, Alma Lasers gives providers and patients effective, nonsurgical options to remove scars. Whether it’s an acne scar, skin trauma, or a surgical scar, laser treatment can address and correct the issue. In some cases of minimal damage, it’s possible to eliminate the scar to the point that it’s completely unnoticeable.
And with more providers offering the service, laser scar removal has become a more accessible solution to anyone who wants blemishes or scars removed or faded from any area of the body.
How Laser Scar Removal Treatment Works
The treatment of the scar will depend on the colour, texture, and age of the scar. For red, raised scars, a pulsed laser may be used. Older scars will require a more intensive treatment, which is often done through ablative laser resurfacing.
The laser can be used in three ways.
- Ablative Laser: This is a form of skin resurfacing that removes the top or outer layer of the skin surface to eliminate the damaged skin cells. This will fade the scar. It also works on wrinkles and warts.
- Non-Ablative and Fractionated Lasers: This type also penetrates the skin to produce more collagen and heighten cell turnover, repairing skin damage through cell renewal. The difference is that non-ablative lasers use infrared heat to penetrate the skin, while fractionated doesn’t. This is type of treatment best for eliminating dark, highly pigmented cells.
Ultimately, what happens is that the laser replaces one scar with another one that will heal more properly, leaving the most minimal damage improving the scar’s appearance. Neither type of laser treatment may eliminate the presence of a scar. However, the laser can produce results that greatly surpass product-based scar removal treatments out in the market.
Where You Can Use Laser Treatment
Laser treatment can address injury scars, burns, acne scarring, and dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation. The procedure works through the combination of heat and light, so if you suffer from photosensitivity, it may not be recommended to you by your dermatologist.
It can be used on virtually any skin area, including the face. However, remember that the skin on your face is far more sensitive than the rest of the body. Furthermore, it’s more exposed to the sun than most areas of the skin. Ensure that you follow the doctors’ recommendations and instructions for aftercare if you’re getting laser scar removal on your face so you can get the best results and minimal side effects.
What to Expect
Before Treatment
Two weeks before the procedure, your doctor will advise you to stop smoking and not ingest any aspirin or medication that could slow the healing. You’re also instructed to avoid any skincare product containing glycolic acid or retinol for two weeks or a month before laser resurfacing.
Ensure that your skin is well-prepared for the lasers by using sunblock every time you get sun exposure. If the procedure gets done on your face, you may also need antibiotic medication to prevent cold sores.
You need to have an in-depth consultation with your provider so that doctors can thoroughly assess your scarring and the correct type of laser procedure is determined. You also need to provide a list of medications you take, including supplements. This is so the doctor can advise you what you should avoid before the treatment.
During Treatment
This is an outpatient procedure, so you simply go to your provider on the day of the laser treatment. The doctor may provide more than one type of treatment to address the scarring during the procedure. For example, you may get laser treatment for hyperpigmentation, but for deeper scars that has caused recessions in the skin, you may also get a filler.
Furthermore, you may need more than one session. Depending on the darkness or severity of the skin damage, it may take different lasers or multiple sessions to ensure maximum scar fading.
Aftercare
Sun protection remains crucial following all your treatments. The light from the laser has made your skin especially photosensitive, so you need to protect your skin from sunlight as thoroughly as possible to prevent another scar from forming.
Use an umbrella when you go out and sunblock or a protective bandage over the treated area. You’ll need to do this for up to six weeks. Avoid makeup for a few days to further prevent any issues and to protect your skin from side effects.
Your doctor will recommend specific aftercare instructions for you at home. To ensure the best possible healing for your skin, you must follow their instructions as thoroughly as possible. This will help prevent unwanted side effects such as scarring, swelling, bleeding, or pain.
Results may also take time to appear. You may need up to ten days before any healing or fading can be seen. And if you need multiple sessions, it may take four to six weeks between each time, depending on your rate of healing and the severity of the skin damage. Patience is important.
Get Treated By Trusted Professionals
One of the most important things to remember is that the quality of your scar removal treatment will depend heavily on the provider’s skill. Always make sure to approach a qualified, licensed professional to ensure that your skin gets the maximum laser scar removal benefits with minimal risk.
Alma Lasers doesn’t simply give providers options to buy laser scar removal machines. Our skilled professionals and specialists can also give you excellent laser skin resurfacing treatments to renew your skin in the best possible way. Consult with our specialists today and get started on the road to flawless, healthy skin.
