It might be
that acne that you had recently suffered from has left some visible scarring.
It can even be some discoloration or marks. Trying to eliminate prevailing as
well as future acne can be termed to be just half the battle. Past acne
remnants are something that you need to take into consideration. Acne scars can
be ugly looking and requires immediate attention from the medical expert.
Types
There are
different types of acne types one of which might affect you. These are:
- Macules (flat, soft scars of violet or bluish colour).
- Post inflammatory pigmentation (skin discoloration).
- Ice pick scars (sharp, narrow scars where the skin appears like an icepack was used to stab the affected skin part).
- Keloids (bump appearing like raised scars).
- Rolling scars (scars creating wave type appearance on the skin).
- Boxcar scars (these are round pits appearing such as chicken pox scars found generally on the cheeks and temple).
- Depressed fibrotic scars (these are scars appearing such as large ice pic scars).
Dermatological scar removal types
Whatever be
the type of scar type that you are left with by the acne, it does require
proper and effective treatment. Medical remedy is indeed the best option to
avail to ensure the ugly looking scars are completely eliminated. There are
offered different types of dermatological scar removal procedures by the
experienced Dermatologist
London Acne. These are Microdermabrasion, Dermabrasion, Excision,
Fillers (soft tissue augmentation), laser skin resurfacing, subcision, steroid
injections and chemical peels.
Dermabrasion
It is
removing the skin’s top layer mechanically to enhance its texture. There is
used a mechanical tool to ‘sand’ or remove the skin. It results in formation of
smooth, new skin layers. After treatment, skin becomes swollen and red only to
subside within a few days. Outermost skin layer then falls off. The skin takes
ten days to three weeks to heal after this treatment.
Microdermabrasion
This
procedure removes only the external top layers of the skin. However, it is
quite similar to that of dermabrasion as ‘sanding’ is done using a mechanical
tool. Magnesium oxide or aluminium crystals are used over the skin. But it is a
less aggressive procedure as only a thin skin layer is removed. Redness
generally subsides within an hour of treatment. It helps eliminate
discoloration and acne marks.
Excision
It literally
cuts down acne scar. Any of the below-mentioned methods are used to remove and
fill the tissue.
- Punch elevation: It is mainly used to treat sharp edged, deep boxcar scars.
- Punch replacement: It is used to treat deep scars such as boxcar scars and ice pick scars.
- Punch excision: This method is used to treat deep acne scars like boxcar and ice pick scars.
Fillers (Soft tissue augmentation)
In this
procedure, fillers get injected within the skin with the objective to ‘plump-up’
acne scars. Scar tissue may also be filled up with autologous fat transfers. Fat
from own body is transferred. Fat transfers and fillers get injected beneath
the skin surface to elevate depressed scar. However, procedures require
repetition. Based on the type used, fillers might last about 9 months.
Subcision
This
procedure uses a surgical instrument like a needle or scalpel to raise scar tissue
a bit away from the ‘unscarred’ skin. It helps break up fibrous bands resulting
in rolling scars. Often, Subcision procedure is applied along with laser
therapy or dermabrasion. It also is used to treat rolling scars.
Consulting the medical experts
What type of procedure
to avail to eliminate acne scars will be mostly determined by the type of acne
and scars that you have! Also is taken into consideration your current health
condition. Accordingly, the dermatologist will provide you with proper treatment.
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