Fractional CO2 Laser preferred acne scar management treatment for Middle East patients

Acne scar management techniques and technology discussed in aesthetic dermatology conference
 
Anti Ageing Middle East
Anti Ageing Middle East
Nov. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- Acne is not restricted to adolescents, many adults suffer from it and it can cause moderate to severe scarring. Fractional CO2 laser treatment has become the primary go to treatment for most types of acne scars especially by Middle Eastern patients. However this technique has limitations when treating the scalloped scars. This particular type of scar does not disappear easily despite undergoing multiple sessions of laser treatments.

To achieve a better outcome in treating acne scars, the procedure of subcision is used to separate the scar to from its fibrotic base. Subcision is a simple and safe day surgery procedure for treatment of acne scars. It can easily be combined with other treatments such as laser. A Fractional CO2 Laser treatment following subcision provides better scar tissue remodeling by laying down new collagen and elastin. As a result the skin texture improves significantly.

Dr Nilesh Goyal, Director, Juvenis Clinic and Consultant, Bombay Hospital and Lilavati Hospital, India will discuss more on acne scar management techniques at the International Congress in Aesthetics, Anti-Aging Medicine & Medical Spa (ICAAM) Middle East, organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, taking place 4 and 5 December 2015 at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai.

“Fractional CO2 laser and subcision procedures should be avoided when a patient suffers from active acne. First of all the patient must be treated from existing acne with antibiotics. Once it has been confirmed that the acne has stopped completely then the scar treatment can be initiated,” says Dr Goyal.

Overall, it is always best to avoid acne and initially try to keep the condition under control. Most acne treatments take time. On average it may take six to eight weeks for acne to improve after the laser treatment has been initiated.  If the acne doesn’t improve despite continuous laser and fractional CO2 treatment, doctors may suggest that their patients take an oral retinoid.

Traditional laser resurfacing usually works by directing small beams of light energy to create tiny holes in the skin, which works to speed up the body’s natural collagen production. However fractional CO2 laser resurfacing performs the same procedure but in a way that prevents damage to the top layer of skin, which in turn offers maximum results with minimal recovery time.

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