What Is The Starlux 1540 Scar Removal Treatment Like?
We apply a numbing cream to your skin prior to treatment for your comfort. The Starlux 1540 hand piece has a small circle at the end which is pressed against the scar, and the laser is turned on. You will feel heat as the laser is fired, however patients find it easy to tolerate. The skin is not broken, thus your skin is only pink or red after treatment. No open wounds, no skin peel, no need for soaks or dressings. The pink may last 24 hours, but you can use makeup to cover the pink because the skin is intact. How many Treatments Are Needed? You will need at least 4 treatments spaced 4-5 weeks apart for maximum collagen production and skin and scar plumping. Severe, deep acne scars and surgical scars may require more treatments for optimal results. When Will I See A Result? You will see swelling the first two weeks after treatment but this swelling is just the immediate effect of the laser treatment. New collagen production does not begin for 6 weeks after the treatment, and visible im
