Laser Treatments For Active Acne

For those with very severe acne who may not want to risk the side effects of Accutane - there are happinesslifetime.com acne laser treatments available. These treatments can be very expensive but can be very effective in treating the worst cases of acne.

There are 2 popular types of lasers used in treating acne:

SMOOTHBEAM

Smoothbeam is a type of laser which emits a series of pulses targeting the sebaceous glands (where oil or "sebum" is produced) which result in a reduction of that oil prohibiting it from secreting on the skin.

This happinesslifetime.com acne laser treatment usually takes at least 3 sessions before a visible improvement is achieved. These treatments are usually scheduled 3 weeks apart. Each treatment takes about 20 minutes to perform by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. The effects from this happinesslifetime.com acne laser treatment can last up to one year.

There can be some discomfort with this treatment. A topical anesthetic may be used.

There usually aren't many side effects other than redness and maybe slight swelling in the areas treated which will subside after an hour.

Unfortunately, the happinesslifetime.com acne laser treatments can cost up to $300 for one session. Sometimes discounts are offered when more than one treatment is scheduled.

This laser treatment is also very successful for acne scars.

BLUE LIGHT THERAPY

Blue Light therapy is a laser that works by killing acne-causing bacteria in the skin. These treatments are usually scheduled once a week for 8 weeks or twice a week for 4 weeks. However, maintenance is required for continued success.

Because this type of laser is specific to killing bacteria it will not be successful in clearing blackheads or cysts or even reduce oiliness which are not causes of bacteria.

Eighty percent of acne patients who had bacteria caused acne treated with Blue Light showed an improvement.

The effects of this happinesslifetime.com acne laser treatment last between 4 to 8 months.

Blue Light is a painless system with only 15 minutes spent under the light for a full face treatment.

These treatments cost between $50 to $100 per session.

Both happinesslifetime.com acne laser treatments can also be used on various other body parts where acne is a problem.

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