Acne breakouts can be incredibly frustrating, and the scars left behind even more so. Fortunately, modern skin rejuvenation treatments can smooth out your complexion without any surgery or medications. Laser treatments offer a powerful, non-surgical way to improve the look and feel of acne scars.
Understanding Acne Scars
First, it’s important to recognize that not all acne scars are the same. Some are deep and narrow (ice pick scars), some are wider and boxy (boxcar scars), and others look like rolling waves beneath the skin (rolling scars). Some people have raised acne scars, called hypertrophic or keloid scars. The type of scarring you have plays a big role in choosing the right laser treatment.
How Laser Treatments Work
Laser resurfacing uses focused light energy