Acne Marks
Addresses the red and dark marks left by inflammatory acne (Post acne redness and post Inflammatory hyperpigmentation). Skin affected by inflammation undergoes color changes, initially appearing red and later turning darker, especially in individuals with darker skin tones. Typically, these red and dark marks gradually fade over 6 – 12 months, but the duration can vary from person to person
Treatment for Red Acne Marks
- Topical and Oral Medications: Using topical treatments and oral medications can help lighten the pigmentation, under the guidance and treatment of a dermatologist.
- Skin Cell Renewal Treatments: Treatments that promote skin cell turnover can help shed the damaged stratum corneum and reduce melanin in the skin. A dermatologist will assess and recommend specific types of vitamins and analyze the patient’s skin condition before proceeding.
- Pulsed Dye Laser: Utilizing a 595 nm wavelength, this laser specifically targets blood vessels, making it effective for treating red and dark acne marks. This treatment can significantly speed up the fading process.
- Combining the above methods (1, 2, and 3) can yield better results than opting for a single approach.
With E-lase program , a program that use the 595 nm wavelength pulsed dye laser which absorbed by the blood vesells, causing them to coagulate and diminish without harming surrounding tissues. A non-invasive solution effectively reducing acne redness and other vascular skin issues, making it prefer choice for patients seeking clearer skin.
Laser Procedures
- Efficiency: Acne marks can be treated quickly, with procedures lasting only 1-2 minutes.
- Immediate Results: About 20% reduction in red marks can be observed within a week after treatment, depending on individual skin conditions.
- No Need for Anesthesia: The treatment does not require any numbing injections or creams, though patients might feel a cool sensation on the skin.
- Less reaction: Patients may experience mild redness and swelling which ususlly subside in a few minutes or within hours
Post-Treatment Outcomes
- Skin Integrity: The skin does not become thinner and can be exposed to sunlight as usual.
- Routine Recovery: Patients can resume their daily activities and apply makeup immediately after treatment.
- Weekly Treatments: Treating red acne marks weekly can improve outcomes significantly with continuous care.
- Collagen Production: Besides treating red marks, the treatment also stimulates collagen production in the dermis, strengthening the skin and making it less sensitive to sunlight.
E-lase program stands out as an efficient approach for managing acne redness and vascular issues, offering visible improvement witn a safety centric, gentle methodology. Essential to consult a dermatologist to ascertain its suitability for your skin’s need
The price is 800 baht for 10 shots, and each additional shot costs 60 baht.
The 100-shot package is priced at 6,000 baht.
The 300-shot package is priced at 16,500 baht.
Source:
Selective nonablative treatment of acne scarring with 585 nm flashlamp pulsed dye laser. Patel N, Clement M.Department of Medicine/ Dermatology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA: Dermatol Surg. 2002 Oct; 28 (10): 942-5; discussion 945.
