Acne Treatment With Lasers at SB Aesthetics

 Acne is a skin issue wherein the excess oil, dead skin cells, dirt, and sometimes acne-causing bacteria from the skin plug the hair follicles. It is a common, worldwide skin concern among teenagers and young adults. 

Frequent acne outbreaks can negatively impact appearance and cause self-confidence to plummet. Aggressive, repeated, or overlapping acne flare-ups can lead to acne scars. Thankfully, there are intense pulsed light therapies and lasers that have been touted as effective treatments for active acne as well as residual acne scars. 

This blog focuses on acne scar laser treatment in Gurgaon at SB Aesthetics with ND: YAG lasers and Intense Pulsed Light therapy.     

 

How do lasers work to treat acne?

 

When people have active acne, they are facing clogged pores that are great incubators for bacteria. The bacteria growth within the pores results in pimples. The lasers deliver intense light in pulses within the skin pores without harming the superficial skin. This light generates thermal energy which gets absorbed by the cell wall of bacteria residing in clogged pores. As a result, many acne-causing bacteria are effectively killed. With reduced live bacteria, the natural healing of the body can keep going against acne reactions.

 

The lasers are even thought to reduce the production of sebum or natural skin oils by shrinking the sebaceous glands. Reduced sebum means no clogging of the pores to give rise to acne. 

Moreover, the lasers have anti-inflammatory properties and so can help reduce the severity of inflammatory acne breakouts. At the same time, the lasers effectively reduce the redness or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation of the skin associated with acne.           

 

Acne treatment with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) at SB Aesthetics

 

Intense Pulsed Light therapy is one of the main forms of light treatment. This light-based system delivers many rapid, high-intensity, controlled light pulses that prevent thermal damage to the skin surface and produces minimal discomfort. The treatment is gentle and should not be discomforting. Most patients report experiencing a warm sensation as light penetrates through their skin.

 

When IPL treatment is performed for acne, the treatment utilizes three wavelengths of light: 420nm (blue light), 560nm (yellow light), or 590nm (red light). The intense light is emitted from an applicator which is pressed onto the skin. The skin professional performing the treatment customizes the acne treatment according to the patient’s skin type and desired results. Multiple light treatments are required to treat acne, based on their severity. Optimal results are achieved typically in 4 to 6 sessions with a break of 4 weeks in between each treatment.

 

Immediately following the treatment, the patients can normally expect some redness that lasts for a few hours. They can apply makeup immediately and return to their daily routine on the same day of the treatment. Typically, they must avoid sunlight exposure to their treated skin.

 

Acne treatment with ND: YAG lasers at SB Aesthetics

 

ND: YAG (Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) lasers are non-ablative types of lasers that are mainly used in Laser acne treatment. They emit a 1064nm wavelength of light, in the infrared region, which can penetrate deeper into the skin than other lasers. In Q-switched mode, the ND: YAG lasers produce two wavelengths of light- 1064nm and 532nm. The latter is used to treat superficial skin lesions.

 

The ND: YAG lasers target and treat acne lesions as well as the uneven skin tone, texture, and scars left behind by acne breakouts. The non-invasive acne treatment is safe and relatively painless for any skin type and is associated with minimal downtime. It has the advantage of treating active acne and scars, preventing future acne scarring, and avoiding future acne eruptions. The acne laser treatment is suitable for any part of the face, neck, and even backside having existing acne breakouts whether severe (like cysts) or mild eruptions.    

 

Before acne treatment with lasers, a layer of cooling gel is applied over the target skin, and eye goggles are provided to protect the eyes from laser light. During the treatment, the laser technician glides the Nd: YAG laser device against the skin to deliver the 1064nm wavelength of laser light in intermittent pulses.

 

At this time, the patient can feel a slight sense of warmth and each pulse of light can be felt as if a hot rubber band is snapped against the skin. The overall procedure lasts for 30 minutes or less, depending on the area being treated. Many patients can visualize the results in a single laser session. However, it is recommended to undergo 3-6 treatments for optimal results. In case of treatment of hormonal or severe cystic acne, additional treatments may be required.

 

At SB Aesthetics, Best Cosmetic Clinic in Gurgaon, best laser acne treatment is performed by professionals.

 

Do visit the clinic to learn more about this amazing acne scar treatment!