After surgery, she applied moist bandages hourly and saw the doctor daily. But in two weeks, I was wearing sunscreen and makeup again. She advises taking at least two weeks off from work to heal. Jordan reviewed 16 research studies on laser resurfacing for facial acne scars. Lasers are named according to the source that creates the energy beam.
Different lasers are more useful for certain procedures and skin types.
Most of the studies Jordan looked at tested the effectiveness of the carbon dioxide laser, although results were similar with the YAG laser. In all cases, a new skin surface formed within 10 days, and redness lasted for about two months. U.S. dermatologists say outcomes are determined by scar depth and patient expectations. Fees are lowest in the Southeast and highest in the Northeast, and managed care companies usually consider the procedure to be cosmetic, so insurance coverage is rare. Laser resurfacing burns the face to create a new skin surface and reduce acne scars, but complete remodeling takes 18 months.