Are there any complications with laser?
Sure, just browse online and read the testimonials. Plenty of complications have been reported with the laser. Laser is like heat and when you play with heat, you can get burnt. The most common complications with a laser includes skin discoloration (which can be permanent), scarring, infections or the laser may not even work (there are no refunds even if you paid $10K). Scarring and keloid formation appears to be more common in Orientals and dark skinned individuals
Is the acne laser treatment covered by Medicare?
Unfortunately, all acne scars treatments are considered cosmetic and not covered by Medicare or any other health insurance plan.
What is cost of laser treatment for acne scars?
Laser is extremely expensive. One of the reasons why all the cosmetic surgeons drive fancy cars is that they charge a heck of a lot for this treatment. The costs are quite variable and depend on severity of your acne, expertise of physician and which part of the country you live in. Laser treatments for acne usually start at $1,000 and can go up as high as $7,000-$10,000. However, do not worry; all these doctors will be nice enough to arrange a payment plan for you with their own bank.
The only way to know what your treatment will cost is to go and see a physician who specializes in acne scar treatment.
Final note:
Lasers do not work in everyone with an acne scar and the results are not permanent. Not everyone gets the same result and there are many people who are disappointed. Anecdotal reports indicate that satisfaction with laser is very poor. There are many people performing laser treatments for acne scars and complications are common. So choose your practitioner well, ask questions, read about the procedure, never rush, and if in doubt get a second opinion. If you are lucky, than perhaps laser will get rid of your scar.
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