Acne scars can be a persistent reminder of past breakouts, affecting both the appearance and texture of your skin. Fortunately, fractional laser treatments offer a powerful solution, minimizing the appearance of scars for a smoother, healthier, and more even-toned complexion.
Types of Acne Scars
Acne scars are from disruptions in the skin’s natural healing process, and caused by inflammation. There are two types of acne scars:
- Atrophic Scars: Shallow or deep depressions due to lack of collagen during healing.
- Hypertrophic Scars: Raised, bumpy scars from too much collagen production.
How Fractional Lasers Work
Fractional lasers deliver pinpoint-precise beams of light energy to break up scar tissue. Compared to traditional laser resurfacing that removes the entire surface layer, fractional treatments target only a “fraction” of skin. Here’s how they help:
Stimulating Collagen Production
The laser creates microscopic wounds in the deeper layers of the skin, triggering the body’s natural healing response and boosting collagen and elastin production.
Resurfacing
The laser targets damaged tissue on the skin’s surface, helping to smooth out texture irregularities and scars.
Types of Fractional Lasers
- Ablative Lasers: These remove the top layer of skin and are more aggressive, ideal for deeper scars.
- Non-Ablative Lasers: These work in the deeper layers, stimulating skin renewal with less downtime.
IPL Photofacial and ClearLift Devices
Harmony XL Pro
The Harmony XL Pro is an FDA-approved device that offers a comprehensive solution for treating acne scars. Its advanced technology combines IPL and laser treatments to address various skin concerns, including skin resurfacing and scar reduction.
ClearLift Applicator
The ClearLift applicator, a part of the Harmony XL Pro system, delivers intense nanosecond pulses to target acne scars. By stimulating collagen production and remodeling scar tissue, ClearLift can effectively improve the appearance of both atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, leaving you with smoother, more even-toned skin.
Cynosure Icon Photofacial
The Cynosure Icon Photofacial uses a 564-wavelength light to target pigmentation issues, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that often accompanies acne scars. By breaking down excess melanin and promoting a more even skin tone, this treatment can help minimize the appearance of discoloration associated with acne scarring. Additionally, the Icon Photofacial can help reduce redness and inflammation, which are common concerns for those with acne-prone skin.
Results and Recovery
Most patients see a 50% or greater improvement after 3-5 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Deeper scars show the most dramatic results, and additional sessions may further improve appearance for severely scarred skin. Recovery time is minimal, with 4-7 days of redness and swelling subsiding within a few days. Moisturizer can help ease dryness and peeling, and sun exposure should be avoided while healing.
Experience the Transformation at Colair Beauty Lounge
If stubborn acne scars are affecting your confidence, Colair Beauty Lounge offers advanced fractional laser treatments to help you achieve clear, radiant skin. Our experienced team will personalize your treatment plan, ensuring beautiful results with minimal downtime. Contact us today and say goodbye to acne scars!
Give us a call at (480) 923-6138 and schedule an appointment today!
Dallas Sloan and Rich Ganley
Dallas Sloan and Rich Ganley are the co-owners of Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa. They are both passionate entrepreneurs and have extensive experience in the beauty, medical and service industries. They are blessed to lead a team of amazing professionals who are “obsessed with service” and love to “Pamper, Inspire, and Educate”! Colair was honored to be voted best mid-size business by the Gilbert Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
