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Acne Scarring
By Richard Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi Saad, M.D.
Most acne sufferers’ breakouts are not serious and do not result in scarring, but at least 40 percent of all acne cases need to be treated by a physician. Acne is caused by the overproduction of sebum (oil), which is regulated by hormones, coupled with the obstruction of the pores. People can get acne at any age, but teens are most likely to experience it because it is triggered by hormone changes.
Acne scarring is most often caused by cystic acne, which is a severe form of acne. Severe acne is hereditary.
Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Ramzi Saad of South Shore Skin Center, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Plymouth and Cohasset, support Fraxel re:pair laser technology as an ideal cosmetic treatment for acne scarring.
Fraxel re:pair laser technology has been found to be a safer and more effective treatment for reducing the appearance of acne scarring than traditional CO2 lasers. South Shore Skin Center is now offering Fraxel re:pair laser treatments to patients with moderate to severe acne scarring.
Previously, ablative CO2 laser resurfacing was used to treat acne scarring, but the risk of side effects included changes in skin pigmentation; infection; edema; red patches and significant recovery time. With the Fraxel re:pair laser, healing is rapid and recovery time is drastically reduced. The side effects with Fraxel re:pair are minimal and include mild dryness and mild fluid retention.
Fraxel re:pair laser uses the technology of a fractionated laser beam to ablate the tissue deep within the dermis to improve the skin’s appearance by stimulating the body’s natural production of new collagen and skin cells. Patients can obtain results with far less down time than with traditional CO2 lasers.
In a recent study published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, patients with acne scarring were given two to three full-face Fraxel re:pair treatments over a period of three months. The study showed that the majority of these patients experienced minimal side effects and were highly satisfied with the outcome of their treatments.
Dr. Eisen, who is a leading expert in Fraxel re:pair and Fraxel re:store laser systems explained, “Fraxel re:pair is an ideal treatment for acne scarring because it enables deeper penetration into the layers of the skin to erase acne scarring. Fraxel re:pair is safer and more effective than traditional lasers. Patients will begin to see results after the first treatment.”
Fraxel re:pair and re:store laser treatments have been approved by the FDA to treat a variety of cosmetic conditions. South Shore Skin Center is the only provider in the area offering the advanced technology of Fraxel re:pair and Fraxel re:store laser treatments.
Treating acne before it results in scarring
For severe acne that may potentially result in scarring, Dr. Saad advises that there are several types of treatment that can control it including Gentle YAG, which is a gentle, safe and effective type of laser treatment; Photodynamic Therapy which uses a light source in conjunction with chemical therapy; and Thermage, which is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radio frequency.
All of the above mentioned cosmetic dermatology treatments which control and treat acne and acne scarring are offered at South Shore Skin Center.
Richard Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi Saad, M.D.
Dr. Richard Eisen is the founding physician and Director of South Shore Skin Center. Dr. Eisen is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a recognized expert in laser therapy and is a fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Ramzi Saad is a Board Certified Dermatologist at South Shore Skin Center. Dr. Saad has published numerous Dermatology papers and has held teaching positions throughout the U.S. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services to thousands of clients south of Boston.
South Shore Skin Center offices are located at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202 in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340, and 45 Resnik Road, Suite 102 in Plymouth, Mass., (508) 747-0711. For more information, visit their website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.
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