Some girls with acne on their faces choose to use facial masks during the process of acne removal, gradually improving the condition of their acne. However, some impatient girls may directly choose cosmetic methods to quickly get rid of the acne on their faces. Among them, laser acne treatment is a popular method for many female friends. So, what are the side effects of laser acne treatment?
Swelling of the wound
After laser acne treatment, the skin surface is prone to swelling. Generally, this swelling only occurs locally on the laser-treated area and can show significant improvement in about one week.
What to do: Some swelling after laser acne treatment is normal. If there is still obvious swelling after one week, you should seek medical attention.
Skin damage
Laser acne treatment can cause significant damage to the skin. Laser acne treatment works on the surface of the skin, affecting the skin's own self-repair ability and defense mechanism. The skin is not only prone to accelerated aging due to external irritations, but may also experience conditions such as redness, blood vessels, and allergies.
What to do: Choose a reputable institution for laser acne treatment, strictly control the size, depth, and duration of the laser treatment. After laser acne treatment, pay attention to protecting the skin, such as strengthening sun protection, moisturizing, etc.
Pigmentation
Pigmentation may occur after laser acne treatment. One reason is the lack of experience of the operator during the operation, leading to inappropriate use of the laser. Another reason is the lack of sun protection after laser acne treatment.
What to do: Choose a reputable medical institution for laser acne treatment and pay attention to sun protection after the operation. Eat more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamin C, etc.
Postoperative infection
Postoperative infection is prone to occur after laser acne treatment. One reason is that the acne is squeezed before the laser acne treatment, increasing the risk of infection. Another reason is that the wound is scratched or comes into contact with water after the laser acne treatment, also increasing the risk of infection.
What to do: If there is an infection after the operation, seek medical attention for anti-inflammatory treatment. After laser acne treatment, keep the wound dry and clean. If itching occurs, do not scratch it. Seek medical treatment if it is intolerable.
Scarring
After laser acne treatment, depressed scars or stimulated hypertrophic scars may occur in a very small percentage of people. In addition, scars may form due to improper control of the laser size and depth during the operation.
What to do: If scarring occurs after the operation, seek medical treatment in a timely manner to reduce scarring. To avoid scarring, choose a reputable medical institution for the operation and communicate fully with the doctor to ensure that laser acne treatment is suitable for you.
Easy recurrence
Acne is prone to recur after laser acne treatment, and the timing of recurrence is uncertain. We know that laser acne treatment is a physical method to remove acne from the surface, while the root cause of acne is fundamentally due to hormonal imbalance. If hormonal imbalance is not adjusted in a timely manner, laser acne treatment is prone to recurrence.
What to do: Adjust your diet to be light and nutritious; maintain regular daily routines and get enough sleep; thoroughly cleanse your face in the morning and evening, and pay attention to moisturizing your skin, etc.
