Apart from contributing to the ugliness of your appearance, acne scars alienate you from the society too as one tends to stay indoors. It has a deep impact on one's psychology too as mobility is reduced and teenagers complain of being ignored in the dating scenario. This is because once an individual start getting pimples on his face, his self esteem is devastated. The way he is looked down upon by his colleagues, friends, beloved can also make one self destructive. The medical world has now an answer to all these emotional scars. Laser removal of acne is the latest development in the healthcare domain.    

Initially, a qualified dermatologist should be consulted before undergoing laser treatment. The interactions between the patient and the doctor would necessarily cover the purpose of the treatment and the alternative options available. It will reveal some real facts about acne treatment and will be easy for the patient to decide what he wants. 

Laser removal of acne has proven to be expensive and one can avail several packages from different clinics. Reputed dermatologists recommend that patients should have a fair idea of the total expenditure and also should ensure whether medical insurance would cover the laser treatment. Laser treatment alone is not a permanent solution to all your acne problems. An individual should have a good skin care regime to avoid the growth of further acne and pimples on the face.  Therefore medicine is also necessary to maintain a clear internal body system.  It has been considered as the best preventive method in avoiding acne. 

However, it should also be kept in mind that laser therapies often have some side effects on the treated skin areas. Redness is the most common sight and is often a temporary side effect.  Laser acne treatments have seldom led to permanent side effects. Hence, people should be aware of the kinds of side effects for specific laser therapies.  

Use of chemical peels and the innovative technique of Microdermabrasion is one of the most recognized laser therapies to get rid of acne.  These treatments are blended with other methods of removing acne. The dermatologists prefer to remove dead skin cells and unclog the pores by applying mild acids to the facial skin. It is also highly effective in removing blackheads.  This process also has some minor side effects like redness and blisters on the skin.     

Microdermabrasion involves the blowing of crystals into the skin using a hand held device. These are used to clean the surface of the skin and get a polished effect. This process has been observed as a skin rejuvenation method in which the patient does not require a numbing device. It is not at all aggressive and makes the skin soft and bright.  One should use moisturizers and sunscreens, recommended by the dermatologists after the unique treatment of Microdermabrasion. A patient, immediately after the treatment will feel a sense of dryness for some hours. Women should avoid facial make ups for some days to get best results.