Laser treatment for acne scars aims to minimize the appearance of scars from old acne outbreaks. Ninety-five percent of people who have acne have some residual scarring. Laser treatment for acne scars focuses light on the top layers of your skin to break up scar tissue. At the same time, the treatment encourages new, healthy skin cells to grow and replace the scar tissue. If you have active acne, a darker skin tone, or very wrinkled skin, you might not be a good candidate for this treatment.

Laser therapy uses focused beams of light to treat damaged areas on the body. It can remove tumors and other growths, improve vision, stop hair loss, and treat pain. Laser therapy can also improve the appearance of scars. Laser treatment for scars is an outpatient procedure.

The procedure offers a non-invasive method of improving the appearance of scar tissue with minimal recovery time. As with any treatment, there are risks associated with it, though they are minimized in the hands of a qualified ASDS dermatologist. These include:.