Acne laser scar treatment is an excellent way to help reduce the appearance of scars. Laser treatments such as laser resurfacing and the Cool Touch laser treatment have become popular because of their success with treating acne scars. Acne laser scar treatment can give the skin a smoother, healthy look. Even if the acne problem was defeated many years ago, acne scars can remain that may respond well to acne laser scar treatment. Acne is caused when the skin’s pores become clogged. On a regular basis, the skin glands produce oil to keep the skin soft and moist. At the same time, the new skins cells are created and the dead skin cells discarded. Unfortunately, the pore can become clogged with oil and dead skin cells and bacteria can begin to grow in the area. A blemish results, which can leave a scar behind after it heals.

There are different acne laser scar treatment options. Laser resurfacing works by removing the top layer of skin in the scarred area. When the skin heals the skin is smoother and the scar often has an improved appearance. A Cool Touch laser works by stimulating the skin’s production of collagen. This in turn results in smoother, younger looking skin. The collagen production continues over several months and improvements can be seen over time. Several laser treatments are often required to achieve the best results.

While acne laser scar teatment is considered to be a safe procedure, side effects sometimes do occur. Side effects of laser treatment can include increased pigmentation, or darkening, of the affected area, the appearance of small, non-scarring white bumps called milia, cold sores, infection and blistering.