What are the Precautions to be Taken if You are Going for the Acne Laser Scar Treatment?
Certain precautions will ensure that you get the value for money with the least amount of post laser complications: • It is advisable to investigate the experience and training of the cosmetologist or dermatologist before fixing an appointment for the laser surgery. What type of laser do they use? Is it effective in your particular type of acne scars? • Inquire about the downtime of the laser surgery. If you have an important public function or outing coming within one month, it is better to postpone the surgery. • Stop all peeling agents and topical retinoids at least two weeks before the laser surgery. • It is better to go in for laser surgery of the acne scars at least two to three weeks after stopping oral isotretinoin. • Avoid laser treatment of scars in the presence of active, inflamed acne lesions. • After the procedure, avoid direct sun exposure for two to three days. For the next few weeks, apply sun screens while going out. Laser treatment for acne scars is very useful in imp
