Acne poses a problem to almost everyone in todays society. Usually the appearing of acne begins, in both genders, during puberty and usually continues into adulthood.  Acne and acne scars can do quite a bit of harm both mentally and physically for a person to the extent of causing skin scarring, depression and lowering their self-esteem. Traditionally oral or topical treatments were prescribed for dealingof acne, but presently a type of cosmetic surgery, the acne scar laser treatment offers a new and fast approach towards acne scar removal.

How does it work? Well it stimulates the production of collagenin in the skin, the central protein of connective tissue in animals thereby thinning the scars. The necessary wavelength and the level of forcefulness of the laser should be determined according to the existing scar tissue . Usually a physician decides the type of laser to be used during the treatment procedure. Acne scar laser treatment works in several methods like,  without removing tissue (non ablative), removing external layers of skin (ablative) and microscopically removing tissue (micro-ablative). 

The way the ablative laser procedure works is in order to eradicate the undesired scar tissue, it uses a laser to vaporize the outer layers of the skin. As an outcome of this procedure, the collagen will be firmed up causing mild scar visibility. Natural cosmetics can be used to cover up any remaining scars. For this acne scar laser treatment, unique type of lasers, known as erbium and ultra pulsed carbon dioxide lasers are utilised. However, as this kind of treatment leaves the unshielded skin exposed, necessary skin wound care should be used on the skin. In addition, one should also check the skin regularly for any signs of infection. The skin may tend to have redness for up to one year after this kind of acne scar laser treatment, although redness might disappear a few months after the surgery.

The non ablative laser functions by causing modifications to the dermis of the skin. This method of acne scar laser treatment does not cause any damage to the epidermis during the treatment procedure. A laser which is known as smooth beam focuses on the sebaceous gland heating it up and thus, helping to lower the amount of sebum and acne that would appear consequently. In addition, this acne scar laser treatment firms up the dermis and reduces scar visibility by heating up the collagen using the laser. Typically an anesthetic would be administered by the physician before this method of treatment.

These currently practiced acne scar laser treatment proceduresseem to have revolutionized the treatment of acne and, thus has provided a sense of relief for those who suffer from acne.