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What Can You Expect From
a Laser Acne Treatment?
• In order to get the results, one desires, the majority of the people will need a course of
treatments. Many studies have revealed that a series of treatments bring considerably
better outcomes than just a single treatment.
• It is necessary that patients get a follow-up treatment as required. Outcomes from laser
therapies are normally long-lived and enduring. In order to maintain the result and keep
it long lasting, patients need to get follow-up treatments. The treatment can be required
once or even twice a year.
• Just as in the case of any other treatment, there is a chance that you might suffer from
some side effects of laser treatments. The most common side effect that you might see
from a laser or any other light treatments are swelling and redness. Some patients might
even report that their skin burns or stings. However, these side effects are ordinarily
mild. In fact, they disappear in a matter of a few hours. At the most, they subside until
the next day.
• Apart from the above mentioned side effects, you might experience some other types of
side effects, though they are rare. They include blisters, lingering pain, scarring or burns.
There is also a chance you might notice your skin colour start to change. Make sure that
you get your treatment from a renowned and board-certified dermatologist. If your
dermatologist has plenty of experience and frequently performs laser acne treatment,
there is a good chance you will not have to endure such side effects from the treatment.