Acne Scars
Acne Scars are the marks, which are left after the treatment of acne. People can follow the precautions to prevent acne scars, which are associated due to factors such as hereditary, skin color.
There are different types of treatment available to remove the acne scars.
Types of acne scars
Ice Pick Scars
This type of acne scar is very common and looks like the deep pits.
Rolling Scars
This form of acne scar gives a wavy outlook to the skin.
Box Car Scars
This is looked like a Chicken pox scar and can be extrinsic or deep to the skin. These types of acne scars are mainly occurred on cheeks.
Hypertrophic Scars
These types of scars are very thick and found on the surface of the skin.Acne Scar Treatment Facts
Acne should be in controlled state, before beginning any treatment for acne scar.
- Patients should use treatment according to the type of skin.
- Treatment of acne scar depends on the type of acne scars.
- There is treatment for scars on back and chest available.
- Treatment can overshadow embarrassment due to boost up the self-confidence and facial scars.
Surgical Treatments for Acne Scars
Microdermabrasion
Fine Crystals of aluminum is used in this treatment to give the best results to the skin. It works well and also beneficial in staining when a sequence of at least six is applied and having one time for each 1 or 2 weeks.
Photo Rejuvenation
This treatment can promote new formation of collagen in the skin and improving mild form of acne scars. Minimum 5 to 6 treatments are used in each 3 or 4 weeks by using visible light and laser for removing acne scars.
Scar Revision
This treatment is usually works for boxcar scars and ice pick. This can be available in the form of a punch closed with sutures. Acne scars can be removed after seven days after using this removal. At last, the circular scar is changed instead of straight suture scar.
Subcision (Other New Technique)
In this technique, a sharp equipment is used to cut out the affected area and not covering it. Therefore, Sutures are not necessary. In addition, Filler Substances can use for removing the acne scars and improvement into the required regions.
Non-Surgical Treatment for acne scars
The following are the many non-treatment options:
Skin Fillers
It can be injected into the depressed area of the acne scar and the skin is changed in the normal skin. This treatment is very effective for smooth skin types. Placing tension is used for checking the response to fillers at the edge of the acne scars. There are various permanent and temporary filler, which are used for the Artecoll etc.
Tropical Creams
Tropical Creams are very useful to increase the production of the Collagen in body and helpful to reduce acne scars from the skin and improve acne.
Skin Camouflage
Skin Camouflage is defined as adapting to the external environment to protect from certain conditions. People who are suffered from active acne can be treated with this treatment and sometimes, other products are also used to give skin natural shine and scar less skin.