Acne Scar Removal Treatments

One of the acne scar removal treatments with laser is called Active FX laser acne scar removal. This treatment has been used with great success to treat other problems such as facial lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

This acne scar treatment uses fractional laser, this type of technology allows for selective targeting of skin tissue, unlike other treatments such as microdermabrasion and laser therapy.  This degree of precision is a great aid to minimize the healing time and the bleeding that may occur during the procedure.

During this procedure, you may feel discomfort and pain unless proper measures are taken.  Some doctors inject local anesthesia to numb the skin, but another great alternative is to have cold air on the skin to numb the area.  Here is a video of the procedure, in it they use this effective method and you can see how the patient can handle any discomfort.

After the Active FX Laser acne scar removal procedure you should expect full healing after 7 days.  That is the average healing time, but it may take a few more days depending on the case of each patient.

Costs and Success of Active FX Laser Treatment

The cost of this therapy vary according to each center offering it, but having taken a look at different costs, we know it may cost around $2000 – $4000 in general. You can get exact pricing by contacting your nearest acne scar removal center with this technology.

Success stories are varied with this type of treatment, but know that there also many people who have not gotten the results they expected.  We have to say here that for this laser acne scar removal treatment, choosing a great doctor is a MUST.  The success of the treatment will depend on it since this is a controlled procedure that demands precision.