Acne Removal Information

Acne Removal

Acne occurs for a variety of reasons, but the main reason is the inability of skin cells to shed properly. When skin cells do not properly shed, it causes the pores to clog, which traps oil and bacteria inside that would naturally escape. As oil and bacteria accumulate, the skin becomes inflamed and swells outward, forming the familiar whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Acne can occur at any age, but is most common in teens. It is most likely to appear on the face, neck, shoulders, back and chest. Three common acne removal treatments are Laser Acne Treatments, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and Light Emitting Diodes (LED's).

Laser Acne Treatment

Laser stands for light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation. Lasers work by generating a concentrated beam of light that can travel over and through the layers of the skin. A laser's beam is capable of cutting, vaporizing and/or sealing the skin's tissue and blood vessels. There are two types of lasers used in acne scar removal therapy, ablative and non-ablative.

Ablative lasers or resurfacing lasers heat and remove parts of the epidermis or outer layer of skin tissue. By removing the outer layers of skin, the healthy layers underneath are then exposed. The laser light unclogs pores, removes dead skin cells and increases overall circulation. Ablative lasers can also stimulate the dermal collagen which tightens the skin and reduces scar visibility.

Non-ablative lasers are non-wounding lasers that trigger changes within the dermis without injuring the epidermis. The laser light travels through the epidermis into the deeper layers of the skin. The laser light stimulates collagen growth which causes acne scars to raise and fill in; the light also stimulates molecules called porphyrins which are produced by acne bacteria. Stimulating the porphyrins helps to eliminate the bacterium which leads to the reduction of acne formation.

This form of laser treatment has quickly grown into a widely used method for acne and acne scar removal. Patients will not see their results right away; many patients will need to undergo several treatments in order to see improvements. Laser acne treatment isn't an instant acne cure, but it can significantly improve the appearance of your skin.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

Intense Pulse Light or IPL is a non-invasive light based technology that utilizes wavelengths of light in order to penetrate the skin. Photo Facial is one of the most common types of IPL. The Photo Facial procedure utilizes pulsed light technology, which is similar to laser technology but differs slightly. When a laser is used, it uses one continuous light wavelength which is penetrated into the deeper tissue layers of the skin. Pulsed light uses multiple wavelengths of light, which, when delivered into the skin, are energy concentrated at all different tissue levels. This allows the light to be absorbed by the melanin in the skin therefore encouraging the production of collagen.

When the gentle pulses of light are directed into the skin, the heat causes damage to the vessels, triggering the body to begin its natural healing process. When the skin is cut or bruised, the body produces collagen in order to heal. The Photo Facial procedure causes the body to naturally produce more collagen in order to heal the skin. This natural healing can help reduce the visible signs of acne scarring. Pitted scars cause indents in the skin, and when photo facial technology is used, the newly grown collagen pushes these pitted scars towards the surface of the skin, effectively eliminating them.

This procedure is safe to use on the face, neck, chest and even hands. Treatments usually occur about every three weeks and can take anywhere from fifteen minutes to a half an hour. During treatments the pulsed light energy is delivered into the skin at different and specific settings in order to maximize results. It could take five to eight treatments in order to achieve a patients' desired outcome.

Light Emitting Diodes (LED's)

Light Emitting Diodes or LED's are unique because of their ability to produce the same specific light frequencies as lasers, without damaging the tissue of the skin. LED's produce a distributed yet consistent light that penetrates more deeply than laser light and is easily applied uniformly over the area of treatment. These non-invasive treatments do not cause pain or discomfort which means that no downtime is required and patients often see immediate results.

LED is an FDA-approved cosmetic procedure that is gentle, painless, safe and effective. LED therapy generates singlet oxygen which attacks the bacteria that causes acne. The laser light penetrates deeply into the skin tissue yet the treatments are non-invasive and non-abrasive. LED stimulates gradual healing by increasing blood circulation and lymphatic activity.  This therapy has proven very effective against more difficult acne cases and instances where other acne removal treatments have failed.

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Those suffering from acne or acne scarring now have several acne removal treatment choices. Because of these treatments, no case of acne is too severe to be treated. Now, anyone suffering can feel relief knowing that there are non-invasive treatments that can significantly reduce acne and acne scarring.

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