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Latest Innovations in Laser Scar Treatment: Benefits, Trends & Advances

Laser Scar Treatment

Most people often feel self-conscious about any scars on their bodies that might have resulted from previous operations, injuries, or skin diseases. A laser scar treatment is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that works like a magic wand that can make your scars, wrinkles, keloids, warts, and age spots less noticeable. This technique uses focused beams of light to treat scarred areas on your body. It can work even on the scars formed for several years. Moreover, laser scar removal procedures have developed dramatically in response to recent advancements in dermatological technology, offering more effective ways to remove unwanted marks. 

So, how does laser scar removal work? It can lessen the appearance of your stubborn scars by removing damaged skin cells, stimulating collagen production, and promoting the growth of new, healthy skin cells to replace scar tissue. The procedure can be used to address different types of scars, regardless of whether you have acne scars, surgical scars, or those caused by injury or burns. 

Here we discuss the latest innovations in laser scar removal along with their benefits.

Latest Innovations in Laser Scar Removal

Depending on the type of scar and skin tone, the following different types of laser scar removal advancements might be deployed to achieve the best results: 

CO2 Laser Therapy

This laser therapy for scars involves using short pulses or light or continuous light beams to remove skin’s thin layers while causing minimal to no damage to the surrounding skin. Since this therapy targets a small amount of scar tissue during each treatment, you might need multiple appointments to address larger scars. 

Radiofrequency Microneedling with Laser

Combining radiofrequency microneedling with laser treatment is another breakthrough in scar removal. This dual laser scar removal approach uses tiny needles to create micro-wounds in your skin while delivering radiofrequency energy deep into the skin layers. 

Using lasers in addition to radiofrequency further refines the treatment as it helps target scars at multiple levels. If you have deep acne or hypertrophic scars, your dermatologist might recommend you undergo radiofrequency microneedling with laser treatment. 

Fractional Laser Therapy

Fractional laser therapy is one of the most commonly used laser therapy for scars. This technique uses several narrow columns of light that target a fraction of the skin at a time. 

Instead of removing the entire top layer of skin, fractional lasers make microscopic holes in the skin. It causes the light beams to penetrate a deeper layer of the skin’s surface to remove dark-pigmented cells and stimulate collagen production and skin renewal, making your scars appear less noticeable.

Low-Level Light Therapy

Although low-level light therapy is not an entirely new innovation, it has seen the latest updates, making it a potent laser technique for scar removal. Using LED light at particular wavelengths, this laser treatment for scars promotes skin rejuvenation and healing without causing damage to your skin’s surface. 

Picosecond Laser Technology

Picosecond laser technology has made laser scar treatment provide a quicker and more accurate means of scar reduction. These lasers emit energy in ultra-short bursts (trillionths of a second) that further create a photomechanical effect to break down scar tissue into molecules.

Undergoing picosecond lasers for hyperpigmentation or acne scars is an ideal treatment. Moreover, you can expect minimal discomfort and a relatively shorter recovery period than traditional lasers.

Advanced Cooling Systems for Comfort

Some patients find laser scar removal treatments uncomfortable, but now things have changed. Upgradations in cooling systems are making the laser scar removal procedure much more bearable. You can now find many modern laser devices equipped with advanced cooling technology to protect your skin from heat damage while soothing it. 

Robotic-Assisted Laser Systems

Robotics have made their way into dermatology, offering improved precision that guarantees targeting only the scar tissue and not the surrounding healthy skin. Robotic-assisted laser systems can adjust laser intensity, speed, and depth based on real-time skin analysis, allowing skin specialists to offer patients customised laser scar treatment.

Benefits of New Innovations in Laser Scar Removal

The following are some benefits that these new laser scar removal technologies offer: 

Increased Precision

New laser technologies, such as picosecond lasers and robotic-assisted devices, allow for greater precision, ensuring that only the affected area is targeted without damaging the surrounding healthy skin.

Minimal Discomfort

Using advanced cooling systems and more refined laser skin resurfacing technologies, skin specialists can ensure their patients experience less discomfort during and after the procedure.

Faster Results

Many dermatologists might recommend that you undergo fractional CO2 lasers and radiofrequency microneedling if looking forward to attaining faster, more noticeable results. Hence, you can now minimise or erase your scars' appearance without having to schedule several sessions.

Reduced Downtime

Deploying innovative techniques in laser scar treatment, patients can recover quicker, allowing them to return to their daily routines more quickly.

More Inclusive for All Skin Types

Innovations such as fractional and picosecond lasers are safer for a broader range of skin types and tones. You no longer have to worry about the risk of pigmentation changes and other side effects.

Conclusion         

Innovations in laser scar removal are overcoming the limitations of traditional laser scar removal treatments, such as ablative and non-ablative lasers. Whether you’re dealing with acne scars, surgical marks, or any other type of scar, Medanta dermatologists deploy advanced laser therapy for scars to help you achieve smoother, more radiant skin.

Dr. Sheilly Kapoor
Dermatology
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