Acne Scarring
Acne scarring is a common side effect from spots and pimples. There are four main different types of scarring: Ice Pick, Box scar, Rolling Scars or Pockmarks.
In general, they are caused by larger pimples that have often been popped and caused damage to the skin. When the skin heals, it produces collagen but this extra collagen production may not match the rest of the skin. This will leave you with an uneven texture and can sometimes be red or inflamed.
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What Causes Acne Scarring?
When patients present with acne scarring it is generally caused by larger spots which have damaged the skin by popping or picking at the scabs. It is a common side effect of acne and can massively affect a person’s self-confidence. When the body heals these wounds, it produces collagen. However, it may not look the same as the surrounding skin, leaving people with various levels of scarring ranging from light scarring and pigmentation, to heavy pitted scarring.
How to Treat Acne Scars
Treatment of acne scarring depends on the level and depth of scars. We recommend that you start improving the skin’s quality by investing in the medical grade skincare range ZO Skin Health. This will combat the cause of acne and help to resurface the skin, combatting inflammation and scarring.
There are a range of treatments available to those with acne scarring and treatment is dependent on the level of scarring and the desired downtime.
For those with heavier scarring and with pitted scars, you could use Alma Hybrid laser which combines ablative CO2 laser and non-ablative 1570nm laser. During the treatment, every pixel can be chosen to suit the parameters and ratio – one pixel can be non-ablative, while the other can be ablative. This enables the treatment of virtually any body area.
Hydrafacials can be used to prepare before having other treatment as they help to remove dead skin and prepare the skin so that the laser treatment can penetrate the skin properly. LED treatment is also fantastic for healing.
For those who are unable to have Laser due to skin colour, medication, or sensitivities, you can treat acne scarring with micro needling.
We offer two different types of micro needling:
Skinpen can be used on all skin types so is an excellent option for those with darker skin who are unable to treat their skin conditions with laser due to the high risk of pigmentation.
Secret RF Microneedling Combines the benefits of both radio frequency and micro needling. The RF energy heats tissue to stimulate new collagen and elastin while the microneedles deliver this energy to the scarred problem areas below the skin. This combination delivers unprecedented results for patients who want to minimize the scars acne has left behind.
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