The Latest Laser Acne Treatments

It may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but in the world of modern medicine laser surgery is becoming a popular and powerful choice for dealing with a number of different medical conditions. Some of the most cutting edge uses of lasers and focused light are for the Laser Acne Treatment. Lasers can be used to burn off the outer layers of skin where acne is, or they can penetrate below the surface of the skin and deal with the underlying causes of acne.

The only real disadvantage to laser acne treatments is that they can be difficult to get and difficult to afford. They're often only used for people with severe acne problems -you'll have to ask a doctor or dermatologist if laser acne treatment would be a good option for you. Also, laser acne treatments are generally considered to be cosmetic procedures, so many insurance companies won't cover them. This can make it difficult for most people to afford having it done.

For those who do have access to laser acne treatments, there are a few different options to choose from. Some laser treatments target glands under the skin called the sebaceous glands. These glands are responsible for secreting the oil that can cause acne. The laser targets them and actually damages them, which makes them produce less oil.

Other types of laser treatments target the bacteria that cause acne inflammation, referred to in the medical community as Propionibacterium acens, or P. acnes. This type of laser treatment can also help to smooth out the skin's overall texture and repair acne scars. It is a powerful combined approach that can really change the way a person looks.

To get more specific, there are different types of lasers that are used in these different procedures. Each laser uses a different approach to do its job. The first type of laser is called the blue light laser. One of the advantages of this treatment is that it's painless, but it must be done over the course of multiple sessions. Unfortunately, acne tends to spread rapidly so these treatments must be undergone regularly to keep it at bay. There is a new version of blue light therapy on the horizon that combines blue and red lights, and it may be even more effective than blue light alone.

The second type of laser treatment works through pulsed green-yellow lights combined with heat energy. The combination of these two factors help shrink the sebaceous glands, thus making them produce less oil. This type of treatment can be used to treat moderate acne outbreaks, but more severe outbreaks may be out of its reach. The only known side effect of this treatment is that it causes the affected areas to be reddened for a brief time.

The last type of laser used in acne laser treatments is the diode laser. These lasers pierce the outer layer of skin and destroy sebaceous glands without damaging the outermost skin layers. This treatment, unlike the others, can be quite painful. However, doctors generally provide some sort of painkiller to dull the pain during treatment. Like the pulsed light treatment, the diode laser can cause redness and also swelling. However, it provides some of the best acne reduction after a couple of treatments.

August 13 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »

Why It Is Imperative that You Use an Abdominoplasty Compression Garment

One of the most often overlooked aspects of getting a tummy tuck is that the patient will need a compression garment to aid in their recovery. With all of the other factors to consider, it is easy to see why patients fail to consider it. As such, this article is going to describe what a compression garment is and the benefits of using one.

These garments, which are also referred to as abdominal binders, are designed to provide support to your surgical areas. The garments apply pressure to the swollen areas, which in effect minimizes movement.

In addition to ensuring minimal movement, the compression garment also helps the body's blood circulation. This aspect of the garment helps the body to heal faster.

Yet another benefit is that the compression garment helps your skin to conform to its new contours. Additionally, the increased pressure helps the body to rid itself of toxic and excess fluids.

At this point, it is important to note that a compression garment is a medical instrument. There is a reason we bring this point up. We have known people, who in an attempt to save money will try to find a cheaper alternative by procuring non medical grade compression garments.

Now, you may be asking yourself, why is that a bad thing? Failure to use medical grade garments can actually delay your healing, and in some cases, make you worse. This is because the non medical garments cannot retain their ability to apply pressure the surgical area for a prolonged period of time.

While having a longer recovery time is not necessarily bad in itself, the fact is there is a correlation between having a longer recovery time and having a higher probability of having more noticeable scars.

Now that you have learned a little more about compression garments, we hope you will take the time to decide which tummy tuck compression garment is right for you. As we have shown, it is imperative that you choose wisely. Your decision should be based on which garment will help you heal the best and not on which garment is the cheapest.

August 12 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »