Scars from acne can be unsightly reminders of your skin’s worst moments, and it can be tough to feel confident in your skin’s appearance when you have scars that refuse to fade. Scarring can occur from any form of acne spot, but is more common in cases of moderate to severe acne. Acne scars can develop anywhere on the body where acne once existed, including the face, back, neck, shoulders, and chest. Thanks to acne scar treatment Coral Gables, your scars can be removed. Your dermatologist will employ these procedures to help your skin look better.
Microneedling or Dermarolling
In this method, a device fitted with a number of tiny needles is rolled across the skin to puncture the beneath the skin, scar tissue. Microneedling (also known as dermarolling) works on the same concept as laser therapy. That is to say, the purpose of the needling tool’s small pinpricks is to encourage that area of skin to make more collagen, thereby eliminating the scar over time. Although microneedling can help diminish the appearance of acne scars, it seldom eliminates them entirely.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a method by which a coarse substance is used to scrape away a specified area of the skin down to the dermis. The technique is used to treat a variety of pigmentation problems, including scarring, on the skin. Though effective, dermabrasion can discolor people with darker skin tones, thus this acne scar therapy is best for those with fair complexion and extensive scarring that has healed.
Laser Treatment
A laser can eliminate acne scars by focusing a beam of light on the affected area and heating it to the right temperature and intensity. Directed energy stimulates the tissue, which in turn triggers a cascade of events that ultimately results in restoration. After several procedures, the scar’s color will become more uniform with the surrounding skin. Laser therapy is able to absolutely remove acne scars. Their public profile may be significantly reduced by this therapy strategy.
Dermal Fillers
Fillers for the skin or soft tissues are injected proteins (often collagen) or acids used for cosmetic purposes to add volume to a specific area of skin. Some well-known dermal filler are Restylane, Juvederm and Bellafill. If the filler is injected straight into the scar tissue, the effects are instant but temporary. Despite this, dermal fillers for acne scars do not have a permanent effect. A patient may need to get additional injections once a year (or more often) to keep their acne scars from returning.
Radio Frequency (RF) Plus Microneedling
When you combine dermarolling with radio frequency radiation, you get RF microneedling. Sound waves, like light waves, can have a tangible reaction. Incorporating microneedling further kindles the skin to begin the repair process. This relatively new approach to treating acne scars has been shown to be helpful at reducing the severity of the scarring.
Even after months or years have passed, certain scars will stubbornly remain visible on the skin. It is good news that acne scars can be treated. Acne scars, which are notoriously difficult to remove, account for the vast majority of patients requiring scar treatments. However, before attempting to repair acne scars, your acne must be under control, meaning that you are no longer experiencing regular or severe outbreaks. If you have body acne and are looking for help and treatment, Martha Viera Dermatology is where you need to be to begin your treatment immediately.
