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.
Co2 laser resurfacing for acne scars before and after.
According to the american society of plastic surgeons the average out of pocket cost for laser skin resurfacing is around.
Ablative lasers such as the co2 laser or erbium laser work by burning off.
A laser penetrates a deeper layer of the skin s surface.
Laser treatment for acne scars isn t typically covered by insurance.
The skin that is damaged dull scarred uneven or wrinkled is removed to reveal fresh healthy cells underneath.
Studies have shown that laser skin resurfacing can be used to treat acne scars of all types.
Your doctor may use a carbon dioxide co2 laser for deeper scars or an erbium laser for surface 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.
The carbon dioxide co2 laser offers advanced resurfacing through the precise removal of the outer layers of skin.
She has significant improvement in the skin tone texture and color.
Before and after photos are shown 4 months after the procedure.