Laser Acne Treatment Is Not 100 Percent Endorsed By The Medical Fraternity

Laser acne treatment has received much attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In January 2004, the FDA approved the pulsed-dye laser as a laser acne treatment.

However, at the University of Michigan where a clinical trial of laser acne treatment was done, it shows that laser therapy does not give significant improvement to the acne.

While more research was needed to confirm the benefit of laser acne treatment, it cannot be recommended as acne treatment by many Dermatologists for now. There are many other types of therapies including a variety of topical and oral medications that works much better.

On another note, we learn that The Candela Smoothbean Laser has also been FDA approved for laser acne treatment. Studies showed that it appears to be more effective with few side effects, mainly mild redness on the affected area.

This therapy heats the skin and shrink the oil glands. Three to five treatments are needed to see any noticeable improvements. Each laser acne treatment sessions is about 15 minutes.