Scar Less Healing Red and Blue Light Treatment

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Traditionally, scar treatment involves the use of a surgical procedure to replace extensive scars with a single scar that will be left after treatment. But recently, laser therapy has become a popular alternative to surgery. It's easy to understand why this has happened. Laser therapy is much less invasive and requires less down time than surgery.

In recent years light therapy has become a very viable alternative to other acne scarring treatments, offering a solution to traditional scar problems and even facial blemishes. Blue light and red light are the most common light treatment therapies. Here's a closer look at both types of therapy.

Blue Light Therapy

This type of therapy has been around since the early 1980s. At first it was used to treat seasonal depression disorders. However, it has now been used to help control acne breakouts.

By using blue light therapy for acne, the person does not need to take antibiotics. This is good news for acne sufferers because our bodies become resistant to antibiotics after a certain amount of time. As a matter of fact, this type of treatment has shown significant results in treatment of scars and helping eliminate fine lines.

Red Light Therapy

In the 1960s in Europe, doctors noted that certain single wavelengths could have a therapeutic effect on skin tissue. But more recently, cancer researchers have noticed that topical creams in conjunction with a single red frequency could actually kill certain types of skin cancer cells. This type of light helped regenerate skin tissue and improve the appearance of the skin.

This type of therapy can not only help boost circulation and promote the production of collagen, but it can also help trigger the body's natural healing process.

Light Therapy for Scar Treatment

It was recently noted that instead of treating acne scars, light therapy was much better at promoting scar less healing. This is understandable considering that untreated acne leads to acne scars. If the acne condition is treated with light therapy, then there is less of a chance that you will develop scars.

If scars have already been formed, it is possible for light therapy to treat them. The light kills acne bacteria, but also stimulates the skin to produce additional collagen. As collagen is produced, the scar tissue (ice pick scars, box car scars, etc) is evened out, presenting a smoother appearance.

In order to treat acne scars that are very deep, light therapy can be used in conjunction with dermal fillers. The most common filler for treating acne scars is hyaluronic acid. Even so, consult with your doctor to find out which is the best filler for your type of skin and scars.

Common Side Effects

You shouldn't worry much about side effects, because they are mostly temporary. Side effects may include redness and flaking of the treated area. Make sure you consult with your doctor if the reactions do not subside.