Choosing an Acne Laser Specialist

Lasers can only be used for the treatment of acne by medical professionals, preferably in the field of Dermatology.  Lasers may be administered by registered nurses or by the dermatologist.

Most sub grade laser companies will advertise laser acne treatment, but what they are really saying is that they can treat your acne scars with lasers.  Those laser clinics cannot treat your acne and may even suggest to treat your acne while treating acne scars.  Be warned that acne scar treatment with lasers should not be administered while you still have acne.  Most companies performing these types of laser treatments are not medical offices, but rather call themselves "medical spas."  Beware of these types of businesses.  They may even tempt you to believe that they offer the same lasers at a much cheaper cost.  The purpose of this site is to help protect you from these types of companies. 

It is more alarming these days when medical spas, Doctors, and even Dermatologists are using the Internet to defame and ruin real medical practices with review boards and review sites.  Negative commentary does not help anyone in the area of healthcare.  That is why we have the medical board to do that job.  However, some medical spas do not have to deal with the medical board since no doctor is actually present.  It is sad to see these businesses taking your hard earned money and hurting people rather than helping them.  Our suggestion is for you to take your time and do your own research when choosing a good Dermatologist.  Do not be deterred from making a proper decision based on negative reviews or comments by faceless individuals.  You may be victim of competitive doctors or competitive medical spas.

Severe acne in most cases can only be cured by using pharmaceutical grade medicines and medical grade lasers operated by licensed physician offices.  Be very aware when no Doctor is present or if the Doctor is not a Dermatologist.  Even cosmetic surgeons have jumped on the band wagon to perform acne laser treatments.  Typically, you may think that since they are a surgeon that they must know the how to treat the skin. Actually, the question should be how
many acne patients have they treated?  Also, be very aware of any medical practice selling you spa treatments.

Remember, a laser is an intense form of light. In the wrong dose or intensity, the laser can burn you. So choose wisely where you go to get your acne laser treatment.

As I have mentioned, an experienced Dermatologist is responsible to give you the proper dose according to your actual acne condition and response to the laser.

Look for a licensed dermatologist in your area by using the site of the American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org

Also, to look for a specialist in laser treatments please use the site American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery http://www.aslms.org