For many serious acne sufferers, deeply pocketed or discolored acne scars are often an unfortunate end result. And while the acne itself is embarrassing, the permanent scars that remain can mean a lifetime of insecurity and frustration. However, many procedures and acne scar treatments now available can eliminate scar tissue and give acne suffers the confidence they’ve been looking for.
What Causes Acne Scars?
Acne scars are caused when the skin’s pores become infected and both the follicle wall and deep lying dermis are damaged. As skin tries to repair the damage, it forms new collagen fibers. However the collagen naturally produced to repair the skin sometimes leaves a bump, a depression or discoloration.
How Can Acne Scars Be Treated?
• Radiesse. Often used to fill acne scars, Radiesse is made of calcium-based microsheres suspended in a water-based gel. This acne scar treatment fills and forms a scaffold through which collagen can grow to produce the desired effect of a smoother complexion and clearer skin.
• ViPeel-Chemical Peel. This specialized peel can clear acne conditions while smoothing out the skin. One week after your peel procedure, the ViPeel will rejuvenate infected and scarred skin.
• Fraxel Laser. Using laser technology, thousands of microscopic areas of damaged skin are pinpointed and treated to even out scar tissue. This treatment encourages skin to heal naturally, stimulate collagen production, and give the patient smoother skin.
• Microdermabrasion with Ultrasound. Water-based microdermabrasion will repair acne prone and acne scarred skin. Using a gentle two-fold process, these acne scar treatments include a SonoPeel™ and SonoFacial™. The peel exfoliates, plumps, and hydrates the skin allowing for greater absorption of nutrients. The facial follows and provides ultrasonic nutrient delivery directly to the skin.
• Artefill. This long lasting dermal filler uses injected microspheres to fill and provide structure to acne scars. Considered one of the longest lasting available fillers without surgery, results last at least five years and can be permanent.
• Collagen Induction Therapy. Also known as Dermal Needling, this procedure stimulates the skin to produce new collagen, thereby improving skin texture. When applied to the skin, new collagen is produced within the skin and assists scar tissue healing.
• Sculptra. This dermal filler and collagen regeneration product effectively treats acne scars. By smoothing areas where underlying supportive collagen and fat tissue have been diminished by injury or disease, Sculptra can restore volume and improve facial contours. A youthful and natural-looking appearance will result and last for as long as 2-3 years.
