Lasers and acne scars

How effective is laser for acne scars? I am 27 and have terrible scars from acne.

In the last decade, many skin doctors and plastic surgeons have been offering laser treatment for acne scars. Unlike other treatment, laser resurfacing is more precise and can help smoothen out skin. However, the benefits of laser on acne scar are seen in less than 5% of individuals. In the majority of people with acne scars, the laser makes the scars uglier. Moreover laser also has complications some of which are permanent. If you have one or two small acne scars, then laser is fine but if you have lots of acne scars which are deep, laser is not a recommended treatment. 

There are some reports that the both the carbon dioxide and Erbium YAG laser may help. However, reports from patients indicate that both lasers suck big time and that this procedure is a rip off. And trust me, laser resurfacing for acne scars can cost as much as a down payment on a home. So the choice is simple- either you get your acne scars fixed and hopefully look good, or look like crap but still have a permanent place to stay which you can call home.

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