Winter can be the best time to take care of all skin problems especially acne. For one thing, aesthetic clinics are not overbooked in the winter with regular clients coming in for large laser hair removal treatments. In addition, as all acne sufferers know, warm weather and the sweating that comes with the heat do exacerbate acne. The colder weather tends to dry out the skin and this is a great time to solve acne problems with laser treatments by a licensed and experienced aesthetician.
Other reasons why winter is the best time for Laser Acne Treatments
- Most individuals are indoors more often in the winter and the skin on the entire body is covered up more and not exposed to the harsh sun.
- Healing occurs faster in the winter because of the lack of sunlight and exposure to dirt and grime outside.
- Laser treatments for acne work best on less pigmented skin, and most individuals do not have a tan in the winter. The lighter the skin the better a laser treatment for acne will work making winter the best time to have this procedure.
There are steps involved in Laser Acne Treatments
To understand these steps the causes of acne must be explained. Acne is the result of bacteria and dead skin cells that do not shed but instead become trapped and inflamed underneath the upper layer of skin. Pus can fill the pockets that are formed. Medications sometimes work on less severe cases of acne but must be used routinely. Severe cases do entail destroying the capsule where the infection has occurred, and which contains the inflammation and bacteria, or else acne just returns again and again. Bacteria and dead skin cells create sebum which becomes trapped under the skin and around hair follicles.
Some acne is so severe it is painful and goes beyond acne with the development of cysts. This is called Cystic Acne and it is embarrassing to those who suffer from it. In Laser Acne Treatment, two laser applications are used. The first is a yellow laser that kills the acne bacteria. This first yellow laser also promotes collagen growth which is the building block of all healthy skin. The yellow laser also reduces the redness that severe acne produces.
Repeated laser treatments with different timing of treatment and different types of lasers will follow, with produces clearer skin, reduces scars, and removes the pockets that contain the bacteria, the sebum, and the pus. Laser Acne Treatments can be one or two sessions or several, as acne can appear not only on the face, but spread throughout the body, on the chest, back, legs, shoulders, thighs, and even in some individuals in the groin area.
After the removal of acne, any scars must be addressed
The scientific term for acne is ACNE VULGARIS and is the most common skin condition in the USA. In addition to bacteria, acne can form around hair follicles that have become clogged. No matter what the cause, more than one step is needed to reduce or eliminate acne, and it does start with the yellow light laser followed by pulsed applications of different lasers. Once the acne is removed if the acne is severe there will be some scarring. Scarring might also be present when an individual first visits an aesthetician and this also must be addressed. Just like Laser Acne Treatments, the removal of acne scars is better done in the winter, and the pulsed laser applications are used for scar removal too.
Treatment of all types of acne is best done by laser for more lasting results
There is no cure for acne, as it is a chronic condition, and involves different types, whiteheads, which have a white cap, and blackheads, which show the pigmentation of trapped skin and appear black on top. Although removal should occur ASAP of acne, there is always the chance it will return in different areas. It is hereditary, the product of too much oil on the skin, and even exacerbated by different types of foods such as greasy foods and dairy products in some individuals. But winter does cut back on acne usually even in those that choose not to treat it, so of course, winter is a great time to tackle acne problems with laser treatments.
Mild cases involve 10 to 20 pustules, while moderate cases generally present as 20 to 40, and severe cases can have acne appearing on top of acne that already exists. In other words, the sufferer can seem covered head to foot by acne. Acne can diminish with age, with the teen years being the most frequent times for it to develop but many individuals suffer their entire lives throughout adulthood with acne.
The winter is also a great time for Laser Acne Treatment as clinics do have specials
Especially around the holidays, if considering Laser Acne Treatment, specials at reputable aesthetic clinics can be found online and in local areas. Gift cards for purchase are available just as they are for other services, and this is especially attractive to those with severe acne and acne scarring who will need many treatment sessions. Even the removal of some of the acne and the acne scarring will reveal a glowing layer of skin underneath and boost self-esteem right in time for the holidays. Acne is not just a skin disease but can cause a great deal of psychological trauma especially when visible on the face of sufferers.
Conclusion
Acne is just not curable and there are no real preventative measures that work all the time. Acne Laser Treatments, especially in the winter, however, can provide some relief for sufferers and there are deals at some clinics that will save money. Even removing some acne and the scarring permanently can lead to a more joyous life for sufferers of this condition. Medical science is light years away from any real “cure” so Acne Laser Treatment in the winter can at least offer hope and some remedy to those plagued by chronic acne.
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