LASER ACNE TREATMENT

Laser acne treatment is an effective therapy used in dermatology and aesthetic medicine to combat acne vulgaris, cystic acne and acne scarring.

What is laser acne treatment?

The treatment involves the precise action of a laser light beam on the affected areas of the skin - directly on the sebaceous glands, in the deeper layers of the skin. This reduces sebum production, reduces inflammation and shrinks acne papules on the skin's surface.

Nowadays, the most commonly used lasers are those that combine two wavelengths to work on acne lesions, active acne, as well as acne scars. A series of treatments can not only treat acne, but also improve the overall condition and appearance of the skin.

For what purpose is laser acne removal performed?

Laser acne treatment is an option for patients who have not achieved the expected results after drug or cosmetic treatments, and the acne problem continues to affect their quality of life. Laser treatment:

With laser acne treatment therapy, it is possible to both effectively treat acne and prevent recurrence and the formation of new lesions.

Indications for laser treatment of acne

Laser acne treatment is recommended for people who struggle with various forms of active acne, as well as its sequelae - namely, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. The treatment is applicable to both common, papular and cystic acne, which do not respond to traditional drug or topical treatment.

With its ability to act on the causes of acne, such as excessive sebum production or bacterial proliferation, laser acne therapy enables comprehensive treatment of not only the symptoms, but also the source of the problem. The treatment will also work well for patients with difficult-to-control acne on the back, décolleté or shoulders, as well as for those seeking an effective solution for treating acne and acne scars.

Indications for laser treatment of acne

Laser acne treatment is recommended for people who struggle with various forms of active acne, as well as its sequelae - namely, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. The treatment is applicable to both common, papular and cystic acne, which do not respond to traditional drug or topical treatment.

With its ability to act on the causes of acne, such as excessive sebum production or bacterial proliferation, laser acne therapy enables comprehensive treatment of not only the symptoms, but also the source of the problem. The treatment will also work well for patients with difficult-to-control acne on the back, décolleté or shoulders, as well as for those seeking an effective solution for treating acne and acne scars.

Contraindications and side effects

Contraindications to the procedure include:

At least 2 weeks before the procedure, retinoids and other preparations that increase skin sensitivity should be discontinued

Side effects from the procedure include:

After the procedure, short-term side effects are possible, such as:

In rare cases, blisters or small scars may appear if the skin has been improperly cared for.

Recommended:

Effects of laser acne treatment

The first effects of the treatment may be noticeable after just a few days - the skin becomes smoother, pores are less visible, and active inflammation disappears. Good results are obtained after a series of laser treatments, the number of which is individually selected by the specialist. Maintenance therapy is also advisable.

Laser acne treatment also has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, which reduces the severity of acne lesions. The treatments also help treat acne in areas such as the back, décolleté and shoulders.

How does the laser acne treatment procedure go?

The laser acne removal procedure is safe and usually does not require anesthesia. Laser therapy using appropriate lasers works selectively on skin lesions, and the light beam penetrates deep into the skin, destroying the bacteria responsible for acne and reducing the sebaceous glands.

The procedure usually takes 20 to 45 minutes and does not require a long recovery. The skin may be slightly red and tight for 1-2 days after the procedure. The effects of laser acne treatment intensify gradually over the following weeks.

Article verified by lek. Aleksandra Jagielska. Information is for reference only and is not a substitute for medical consultation.

Sources:

1.Review of Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Skin Rejuvenation (2022), PubMed

2.Laser Management and Safety in Dermatology (2023), PMC

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    Czy laser pomaga na trądzik?

    Tak, ale laser nie jest podstawą leczenia trądziku – wspiera farmakoterapię i pielęgnację. W aktywnych zmianach zapalnych laser pomaga: redukować rumień (DyeVL, Icon Max G), przyspieszać gojenie zmian, niszczyć bakterie Cutibacterium acnes, wyciszać zmiany ropne. Na blizny potrądzikowe (po wyciszeniu trądziku) działa laser frakcyjny iPixel. W Klinice Dr Jagielskiej leczymy trądzik wieloetapowo, łącząc dermatoterapię z zabiegami laserowymi i Dermapen 4.

    W Klinice Dr Jagielskiej w trądziku stosujemy: DyeVL (Alma Harmony) – redukuje rumień i wycisza zmiany zapalne (od 300 zł), Icon Max G – działa na rumień i pozapalne przebarwienia (twarz 800 zł), iPixel – po wyciszeniu trądziku, do leczenia blizn potrądzikowych (od 600 zł). Laser jest najczęściej dodawany do podstawowego planu (peelingi medyczne, Dermapen 4, farmakoterapia) – sam nie wystarczy w aktywnym trądziku.

    W Klinice Dr Jagielskiej: laserowe leczenie blizn potrądzikowych od 600 zł, cała twarz od 800 zł, Icon Max G usuwanie trądziku/rumienia twarz 800 zł, twarz + szyja 1500 zł, twarz + szyja + dekolt 1800 zł, DyeVL pojedyncza zmiana 300 zł, twarz + szyja 1400 zł. Optymalnie 3–6 zabiegów co 2–4 tygodnie. Konsultacja dermatologiczna (300 zł) określa, które lasery i z jaką częstotliwością są najlepsze dla Twojego trądziku.

    Najlepiej połączyć obie metody. Peelingi medyczne (350 zł), TCA (550 zł), Cosmelan/Dermamelan (2150 zł) – świetnie regulują wydzielanie sebum, złuszczają zrogowacenia, redukują przebarwienia potrądzikowe. Lasery (DyeVL, Icon Max G, iPixel) dodatkowo redukują rumień, niszczą bakterie i pomagają w bliznach. W Klinice Dr Jagielskiej  najczęściej proponujemy plan łączony: peelingi co 4 tygodnie + laser co 4–6 tygodni + farmakoterapia + Dermapen 4 cyklicznie.

    Na rumień i pojedyncze zmiany zapalne: pierwsze efekty po 1–2 zabiegach. Na pozapalne przebarwienia: 4–6 zabiegów w odstępach 4 tygodni. Na blizny potrądzikowe: 6–8 zabiegów co 4–6 tygodni, pełen efekt po kilku miesiącach. Trądzik to choroba przewlekła – po wyciszeniu wymaga podtrzymania (pielęgnacja, retinoidy w niskich stężeniach, peelingi okresowe). W Klinice Dr Jagielskiej prowadzimy pacjentki długoterminowo.

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