New York Cool Touch Acne Scars Treatment

Along with the NLite method of removing acne scars comes the New York Cool Touch acne scars treatment. Cool Touch, or CoolTouch® to give it its proper name, can be found at the Metamorphosis day spa in New York city.

CoolTouch is a "yag" laser which is absorbed by water residing in the undersurface of the skin. Basically it attackes the dermis of the skin whilst keeping the epidermis (or outer skin) cool with their inniovative cooling device. The CoolTouch laser is effective on acne, acne scars and it was previously used for wrinkles.

The CoolTouch treatment can be used by any skin type, young or old, fresh skin or wrinkled. Many users tend to carry on with their normal acne medication while having the treatment.

Now FDA approved, the New York Cool Touch treatment gets rid of acne scars and cysts by shrinking the oil glands. It can even be used for stretch marks, the laser stimulates the skin under the scar as well as helping the skin produce more collagen.

Of course there has to be a down side although it's not a particularly troublesome one. The treatment can alter the pigmentation in the skin. This could mean that the skin becomes lighter or darker in the treated area, sometimes redness can also appear. Very occasionally the laser may not work at all.

One of the major worries for patients is the pain factor. Having a laser applied to the skin doesn't sound very comfortable but in fact it only produces a slight stinging sensation, similar to that of an elastic band being "twanged" against the skin. A little pain then but probably worth it!

As far as the actual procedure goes, you will be placed in a comfortable position while the CoolTouch "handpiece" is applied to the skin firing the laser. At the same time a spray of coolant will be felt just before each burst of the laser, this should make for a pretty comfortable treatment. Glasses will also be worn to protect your eyesight from the light. The treatment generally lasts for about 20-30 minutes and patients are able to return to work straight after.

After having the New York Cool Touch treatment it's advisable to treat your skin very gently, avoid harsh scrubbing and direct sunlight if possible.

For more information visit the website here. For acne scar treatment the New York Cool Touch method is one of the most successful on the market.