Acne, a common skin condition that affects millions worldwide, can leave behind battle scars that tell tales of its enduring presence. These acne scars not only affect the physical appearance but also play a significant impact on self-esteem and confidence.
Types of Scars :
1. Ice Pick Scars: Indentations Carved by Acne
Ice pick scars are aptly named for their resemblance to small, narrow puncture marks on the skin. These scars are often deep and have steep edges.
Treatment options:
I. Chemical Peels:
Help to improve the appearance of ice pick scars by promoting skin exfoliation and stimulating collagen production.
II. Microneedling:
Involves in creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production.
Encourage skin remodelling for a mother skin texture.
2. Boxcar Scars: Descending into the Cratered Battlefield
Boxcar scars are wider, depressed areas with well defined edges, resembling small craters on the skin.
Treatment options:
I. Subcision:
Minimal invasive procedure that involves breaking fibrous bands beneath the skin’s surface, allowing the skin to regain a smoother appearance.
II. Laser resurfacing:
Laser treatments, such as fractional laser resurfacing, can help to stimulate collagen production and remodel scar tissue, leading to smoother skin texture.
III. Biostimulator injections:
Injecting a biostimulator into boxcar scars can help to elevate the depressed areas and stimulate collagen to create a smoother skin surface.
3. Rolling scars: The Undulating Battlefield of Skin
Rolling scars creates a wave-like appearance on the skin due to the presence of fibrous bands that tether the skin’s surface to deeper layers.
Treatment options:
I. Subcision:
Minimal invasive procedure that involves breaking fibrous bands beneath the skin’s surface, allowing the skin to regain a smoother appearance.
II. Microneedling:
Involves in creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production
Encourage skin remodeling for a mother skin texture
III. Biostimulator injections:
Injecting a biostimulator into boxcar scars can help to elevate the depressed areas and stimulate collagen to create a smoother skin surface.
IV. Laser resurfacing:
Laser treatments, like fractional laser resurfacing and ablative laser, like CO2 laser can help to remodel scar surface and stimulate collagen production to achieve a smoother and healthier skin surface.
4. Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation:
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation refers to dark patches or spots that occur as a result of inflammation from acne breakouts.
Treatment options:
I. Topical treatments
Topical creams like hydroquinone, retinoids can help to lighten and fade hyperpigmentation
II. Chemical peel
Help to exfoliate the skin and reduce hyperpigmentation by promoting cell turnover and revealing fresh, even-toned skin
III. Laser therapy:
Laser treatments like intense pulsed light or fractional laser resurfacing can target and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation
The battlefield of acne scars need not be a permanent reminder of your past struggles of acne breakouts. With each treatment tailored to a specific scar type, smooth and transformation awaits. Our doctors are specialized in scar resurfacing with both non invasive and minimally invasive treatment techniques. We will be able to conquer your acne scars and restore your confidence, by revealing your best ever glowing skin.