Laser resurfacing of scars and post acne

Laser facial resurfacing or How to get rid of acne scars and scars forever

Scars from acne and post acne appear as a result of inflammatory reactions under the skin and the destruction of collagen fibers. Coarse connective tissue appears at the site of such injuries over time. Depending on the characteristics of these scars, doctors distinguish between keloid, atrophic, normotrophic and hypertrophic scars.

Atrophic ones differ from others in their appearance – they are small deepening pits, hypertrophic are presented in the form of protruding growths, and keloid – are characterized by the growth of fibrous tissue, which extends beyond the formed wounds.

Laser resurfacing of scars and post acne is performed at the Aesthetic Medicine Clinic Myroslava Novosilska in Lviv. The clinic’s experienced and qualified specialists help deal with such skin defects with the powerful and unique – the only one in the city – laser Harmony XL Pro from the German manufacturer Alma.

RESULT OF TREATMENT

How to remove acne scars with the help of modern laser techniques

Laser facial resurfacing – is a course procedure, and therefore it is possible to achieve positive results after a certain number of sessions. The exact number of sessions is prescribed by a doctor taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient.

The laser technique involves treatment of problem areas on the face with a light beam. As a result, micro channels appear on the surface of the skin and the damaged cells are gradually resorbed. Thus, the bumps are gradually evened out and the skin is smoothed.

Laser resurfacing of scars helps to start the following important processes in the body:

  • Restores the required metabolism.
  • Uneven skin texture is evened out.
  • Increased synthesis of elastin and collagen.
  • Blood circulation is activated.

The procedure is completely painless and does not cause a patient any discomfort.

Advantages of laser scar removal in Lviv at the Aesthetic Medicine Clinic Myroslava Novosilska

  • High efficiency results after the first procedure.
  • No allergic reactions and side effects.
  • Ability to improve the overall condition of the skin.
  • Short rehabilitation period.
  • No seasonal and age restrictions.

Laser scar removal has already proven its effectiveness and high efficiency in the fight against various types of skin scarring. The procedure is considered absolutely safe, because our specialists work with the powerful and high-quality device Harmony XL Pro, which has successfully passed many laboratory tests.

After completing a full course of therapy, the patient has the opportunity to retrieve a smooth skin relief and texture. This method of resurfacing is suitable for women and men, regardless of their age.

Indication

  • a large number of pigment spots;
  • general deterioration of appearance, and skin condition;
  • pores are too wide;
  • uneven skin texture with a large number of depressions and bumps;
  • scars on different parts of the face.

Contraindication

  • women are not recommended to remove keloid scars during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
  • пepileptic seizures;
  • cancer at different stages;
  • tendency of the skin to form keloid scars;
  • skin disorders in the areas where laser treatment will be applied;
  • inflammatory reactions in the body that lead to fever;
  • blood diseases;
  • autoimmune diseases;
  • diabetes mellitus, as well as other chronic diseases that are in the active stage.

Skin texture smoothing: How to prepare for the procedure

In order to get rid of post acne, 2 weeks before the procedure:

  • Do not visit solarium, beaches, in order to exclude skin contact with direct sunlight.
  • Do not take tetracycline antibiotics.
  • Do not use any chemical peelings and cleansing of the skin.

3 days before the scheduled procedure is not recommended:

  • Visit baths, saunas and swimming pools.
  • Treat areas of skin with all kinds of products that contain alcohol.

Rehabilitation period

After лlaser scar removal for the period of 2 weeks, it is not recommended to sunbathe, as well as visit the solarium.

Within 1 week it is necessary:

  • Avoid prolonged staying outside, especially in summer, excluding prolonged skin exposure to sunlight.
  • Not to visit the bathhouse, sauna and public swimming pools.
  • Not to visit gyms. It is not recommended to expose your body to exercise in order to exclude excessive sweating.

For the first 3 days after the procedure, it is not recommended to treat the skin with various cosmetics that contain alcohol.

Before going outside, use sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 35.

How to get rid of post acne in Lviv: Laser resurfacing procedure features

Before getting rid of post acne, each patient has the opportunity to consult with specialists from the Aesthetic Medicine Clinic. Myroslava Novosilska has gathered in her team experienced and highly qualified specialists who know everything about the peculiarities of modern laser cosmetology.

Тhe patient will be able to assess the before and after laser resurfacing procedure, due to the preliminary photo fixation of the results. First of all, the specialist carefully examines the damaged area and assesses the condition of the skin. It will be necessary to collect a medical history and determine whether the patient has any contraindications to this procedure.

The session is conducted according to already well-established algorithms of actions:

  • Specialists clean the skin surface.
  • The skin is thoroughly disinfected.
  • If necessary, anesthesia of the target area is performed (this applies to patients with a low pain threshold).
  • Disinfection of the area.
  • Laser scar removal is performed.
  • At the end of the procedure, the specialist cleans the skin of drug residues.
  • The cream with regenerative properties is applied and evenly distributed throughout the skin area.

The laser resurfacing procedure can be performed once a month, and up to 6 procedures can be completed in one year. Depending on the specific problem, it takes 3-6 sessions to get perfect results.

In order to accelerate the healing process of the treated area, it is recommended to follow all the advice of a skin care specialist in the rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation periods.

In addition, resurfacing has several important advantages: this procedure is performed to obtain the desired effect of skin rejuvenation, pigmentation removal, as well as pores narrowing and skin tone smoothing. If the resurfacing is used to rejuvenate the skin, you only need to treat the areas under the eyes.

In some cases, the procedure of scars resurfacing is further enhanced by an equally popular procedure – plasmalifting.

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Price List

Fractional laser skin resurfacing

(rejuvenation, scars, post-acne)
1 cm area30 min500₴
10х10 cm area40 min2900₴
Forehead40 min3000₴
Cheeks50 min4100₴
Overall face90 min5800-6500₴
Neck80 min3800₴
Face + neck120 min8500₴
Cleavage90 min5000₴
Around the eyes area20 min3200 ₴
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The price of scar treatment directly depends on the depth and size of the scar. The larger the area covered by the scar, the more expensive each procedure will be. The deeper the scar, the more procedures you will need to undergo to remove it. Resurfacing a 1 cm scar costs 500 UAH. On average, it takes 6 procedures to resurface a scar.

Scar treatment allows you to get rid of postoperative scars, scars after burns, cuts, bites, mechanical injuries, as well as scars left after acne.

Scar treatment allows you to get rid of postoperative scars, scars after burns, cuts, bites, mechanical injuries, as well as scars left after acne.

Scar treatment is carried out by laser resurfacing and, in the presence of deep scars, the use of injectable complex preparations. Before performing laser resurfacing of scars, a consultation with a dermatologist is held to discuss the details of the procedure. Subsequently, the doctor treats the skin area with appropriate antiseptic agents, and an anesthetic gel is applied to the treated area, which minimizes the sensation of pain during the procedure. After the anesthesia is over, the dermatologist selects individual parameters of laser exposure and performs laser resurfacing. After resurfacing, the doctor applies special skin regeneration products and discusses further home care.

The number of procedures is influenced by such factors as the depth of the scar, the width of the scar, and its age. On average, it takes 6 procedures to resurface a scar. A dermatologist will be able to give you a more accurate estimate after examining the scar.

Contraindications to post-acne treatment include: – pregnancy, breastfeeding, – oncological diseases, – diabetes mellitus, as well as other chronic diseases, – skin diseases in the areas where the procedure is to be performed, – the tendency of the skin to form keloid scars, – frequent epileptic seizures, – inflammatory processes in the body.

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