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Article: Laser therapy and microdermabrasion treat acne scars. (DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY NEWS).
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- Dermatology Nursing
- Article date:
- October 1, 2001
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A new method to treat acne scars combines the best of laser technology with microdermabrasion. Thanks to skin surgery know-how and high-tech modalities, dermatologic surgeons can now help the millions of people who suffer a painful reminder of adolescence.
The most common souvenir is uneven skin texture, especially visible on the softer areas of the face like the cheeks. This is caused by tough scar tissue that forms both on the surface and in the deeper skin layers. With a series of combination treatments that alternate laser or light-based energy with mechanical resurfacing, patients can see a significant reduction of acne scar shadows, enlarged pores, and ...