How can Acne be treated With Diode Laser Treatment?

Diode laser destroy the sebaceous glands located in the dermis, the fat middle layer of the skin, without damaging the outer layer of the skin. This treatment is very painful, but can be controlled by using analgesics to the skin before treatment. The side effects include temporary redness and swelling of the areas.

This treatment involves with e 1450 – nm diode laser. A recent study has been done by treating 19 patients with inflammatory acne on their face. A significant lesion has been noticed on every patient’s face. The lesion has been reduced on their face by 37% after one treatment, 58% after two treatment and 83% after three treatments. It has been found that with the use of tropical anesthetic, the pain can be reduced to a tolerable level. It has side effects of temporary redness and swelling in the treated areas.

This type of treatment is beneficial to those who have acne in other areas than face. It is a good choice for those who have not improved through oral medication and other remedies. Those who have scars from previous acne may find it useful. This technology is a bit expensive, unless insurance company can cover some of it.