Are you tired of constant reminders of past breakouts? If you have battled with acne, you know how it leaves scars once the lesions heal. Acne scars can cause discomfort and lower your self-esteem. While some acne scarring can be improved with topical gels or patches, more specialized treatments are frequently needed for successful acne scar treatments.
What are the Common Types of Acne Scars?
Your scars may look different depending on the type of acne you have. Here are a few different types of acne scars:
Atrophic Scars
About 80% to 90% of persons with acne scarring have these types of scars. They are often flat, shallow depressions on the skin’s surface. Atrophic scars, which are frequently caused by cystic acne, usually fall into one of three categories:
- Boxcar scars: These are broad scars with distinct borders that resemble boxes.
- Ice pick scars: Narrow indentations that usually appear on the cheeks are known as “ice pick scars.”
- Rolling scars: They show up as skin indentations and pits.
Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars
Keloid scars are elevated, red or purplish scars, whereas hypertrophic scars are elevated, pink scars. Excessive collagen deposition in the lesion region is the source of both.
Effective Treatments to Treat Acne Scars
Here are a few effective treatments for acne scars:
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a technique that involves scraping away a specific area of the skin, all the way down to the dermis, with a gritty substance. Dermabrasion can discolor people with darker skin tones. This acne scar treatment is best suited for people with fair skin and severe scarring that has completely healed.
Microneedling
This technique uses several tiny needles linked to a rolling device to gently move across the skin and penetrate the underlying scar tissue. In other words, the purpose of the small pinpricks made by the needling instrument is to encourage the production of more collagen in that area of the skin, which eventually lightens or removes the scar.
Chemical Peel
Acne scarring can also be effectively treated with certain chemicals, such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and phenol. During a chemical peel, one of these chemicals is applied to the skin by a qualified dermatologist, who will then wait for the peel to take action. By removing the outermost layer of skin (or even deeper, depending on the acid), these acidic chemicals promote the growth of new skin cells that replace the old, damaged ones.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers, also known as injections of protein (occasionally Collagen) or acids, are intended to plump up or fill out a specific region of skin for cosmetic purposes. Bellafill, Restylane, and Juvederm are a few common dermal fillers. The filler has instantaneous but transient effects after being directly injected into the scar tissue.
Ending Note!
It’s a fact that you may not be able to completely remove the scars, but the above-mentioned treatments are effective in making them less visible. However, it’s important to talk to a specialist about your specific situation since not every treatment is for everyone.
For further queries and concerns, talk to our experts at Vital Clinic and Spa. Call us at (832) 533-8404 to book your appointment.