Acne ScarS Treatment
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What Are Acne Scars?
Acne scars occur as a result of damage to the skin during the healing process of acne lesions. When the skin experiences inflammation and tissue damage due to acne, the body’s natural response is to repair and replace damaged skin tissue. However, this process can sometimes lead to the formation of scars. Luckily there are several acne scars treatment methods that can help to reduce the appearance of these scars.
There are different types of acne scars, including:
- Icepick Scars: These are deep, narrow scars that extend into the skin. They often resemble small, round, or oval holes.
- Boxcar Scars: These scars are wider and have more defined edges, creating a box-like appearance on the skin’s surface.
- Rolling Scars: Rolling scars are characterized by their wave-like or undulating appearance. They create an uneven texture on the skin.
- Hypertrophic Scars: Hypertrophic scars are raised and thicker than the surrounding skin. They form when the body produces excess collagen during the healing process.
What Causes Acne Scars
Several factors contribute to the development of acne scars:
- Inflammation: Inflamed acne lesions, such as papules, pustules, and cysts, are more likely to cause scarring. The inflammation damages the surrounding skin tissue, leading to scar formation.
- Picking or Squeezing: Manipulating or picking at acne lesions can worsen inflammation and disrupt the healing process. This increases the likelihood of scarring.
- Cystic Acne: Deep, severe cystic acne lesions are more likely to result in scarring because they can damage multiple layers of skin tissue.
- Delayed or Inadequate Treatment: Not effectively treating or managing acne in its early stages can increase the risk of scarring. Prompt and appropriate treatment can help minimize the severity of acne and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
- Genetics: Some individuals are genetically predisposed to develop acne scarring, as their skin may naturally produce less collagen or heal less efficiently.
- Skin Type: People with certain skin types, particularly those with lighter skin tones, may be more prone to scarring.
Acne Scars Prevention
Preventing acne scars is an essential goal in acne management. This can be achieved through:
– Early Treatment: Start acne treatment as soon as possible to reduce inflammation and prevent the formation of severe lesions.
– Hands-Off Approach: Avoid picking, squeezing, or popping acne lesions to prevent further tissue damage.
– Sun Protection: Protect the skin from UV radiation with sunscreen, as sun exposure can worsen the appearance of scars.
– Topical Products: Use skincare products containing ingredients like retinoids, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid to promote skin healing and collagen production.
Even after practising these prevention techniques, acne scarring can still occur. Fortunatley, there are some effective acne scars treatments that can help diminish the look and severity of these scars.
Acne Scars Treatment
There are several acne scars treatments that can be effective at reducing the appearance of acne scarring.
Keep in mind that the effectiveness of acne scar treatment can vary depending on the type and severity of the scars. At Kalana Natural Rejuvenation Clinic, we have a few treatments that improve the appearance of acne scarring;
The most gentle but still results based would be our Signature Facial Treatment.
This treatment includes Hydrodermabrasion, Microdermabrasion, Oxygen, and Light therapy which overall removes dead skin cells and impurities, cleans and resurfaces the top layer of skin, improving skin texture, tone, sun damage, reducing fine lines and working on reducing enlarged pores, ultimately rejuvenating and repairing the skin. A fantastic way to gradually improve acne scars.
If you are looking for something that will improve your acne scarring quicker, it might be worth booking in for our Plasma Fibroblast treatment. Plasma Fibroblast is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for immediate and long-term face and body rejuvenation. Increasing collagen production and reducing scar tissue. Plasma energy arcs create microscopic dots across the skin’s surface. This instantly contracts loose skin to visibly lift and tighten. When administered correctly only grazing the surface layer of the skin using plasma to cause contraction, the controlled minuscule trauma caused to the surface layer of skin will accelerate the bodies healing properties and increase collagen productivity in the area improving the result for 3-6 months post treatment depending on age, lifestyle & severity of the area of concern, results last up to 5 years. Acne Scars treatment using the fibroblast method are permanent.
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