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Tired to hide acne scars? Want to have smooth, spotless skin? Leave no trace of stubborn acne scars with dermatologist-recommended acne scar removal treatments in Faridabad offered at The Skin Clinique!
Acne scars are one of the common dermatological concerns, the markings left behind on the skin because of improper repair of the inflamed blemishes. They are visual reminders of past acne flare-ups, that can really take an emotional toll. Most teenagers and young adults have acne at some point in their lives and 1 out of 5 of such sufferers also experience scarring.
The good news is that not all acne can result in scarring and even if they do there are treatments available to nearly remove them or/and aid the skin to repair itself naturally with its collagen. Acne scar treatments offered by Dr. Soumya Singh, acne doctor in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique, are preferred by people for physical, social, and emotional reasons including improved appearance, a boost in self-confidence and self-esteem, and promotion of better skin health.
How does Acne Cause Scars?
Inflammatory types of acne such as papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts develop on the skin when the pores get engorged with excess sebum, dead skin cells, dirt, and bacteria. This causes the pores to swell up and the walls of the pores to break down. Some inflamed acne blemishes are small and leave behind shallow acne scars that can quickly heal. However, if there is deep breakage of the wall of the skin pore, the infected contents within the pore may spill out into their surrounding tissues and result in deeper acne scars. When any of this occurs, the skin naturally responds to heal the acne wounds by forming new collagen fibers. But, the skin’s attempt is poor as the repaired skin is not as smooth and flawless as the original skin. Either the collagen is produced in less amount or excess, hence creating depressed or raised acne scars.
One of the risk factors for acne scars is genetics. If one blood relative is having acne scars, they can happen to you as well. Aging also has a role in the appearance of depressed acne
scars as with advancing age, the skin tends to lose collagen.better skin health.
Consult now with Dr. Soumya Singh, acne scar treatment expert in Faridabad at The Skin Clinique, to know more about the root cause causing acne and to achieve smoother acne scar-free skin.
Types of Acne Scars
- Atrophic or Depressed Scars
Atrophic scars sit below the surrounding skin and they most commonly appear on the face. These are formed when insufficient collagen is produced at the time of healing of acne wound. Further, there are three types based on their appearance:- Ice pick: It is a narrow, V-shaped acne scar that can go deep within the skin. Its appearance resembles an ice pick tool having a wide shaft narrowing down to its tip. It can look like a chickenpox scar, as small oval or round holes in the skin. As it is present far underneath the skin, it’s hard to be treated. One can find it in the areas where the skin is thinner like the forehead and upper cheeks.
- Boxcar: It is a wide, U-shaped, shallow or deep depression in the skin with sharp edges because of steeply angled slides. Commonly, it appears on the jaw and the lower cheeks.
- Rolling: It is a wide indent with rounded/sloping edges that makes the skin appear wavy and uneven. It is typically seen on the lower cheeks and jaw.
- Hypertrophic or Keloid scars
Hypertrophic scars rise off the surrounding skin and they mostly appear on the chest and back of an individual and even on the shoulders and jawline. These are formed when the collagen fibers overgrow in the region where the acne wound is healing. They can be tender, itchy, or painful.
Dr. Soumya Singh, offers best acne scar treatment in Faridabad and helps people to achieve back their confidence with a healthy and spotless looking skin.
Ways to Reduce Acne Scars
Acne scars are very stubborn and there is no such solution that could treat all kinds of acne scars. One or a combination of treatments can help improve the appearance of skin affected by acne scars. The best approach recommended by Dr. Soumya Singh, dermatologist in
Faridabad is based on the patient’s skin type, acne scar type, location of acne scar, andseverity of acne scarring.
Note: Before heading with any treatment, it is important to soon consult a dermatologist or healthcare professional about the treatment options and management techniques. If delays are ade in the treatment, acne scarring can turn out to be more severe depending upon the
extent and duration of the inflammation during scar development.
- Lactic acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid
- Salicylic acid
- Reti-noids.
Many cosmetics can help camouflage acne scars. But cosmetic does not offer long lasting results.
Here are the common dermatologist-prescribed in-office treatments offered at The Skin Clinique, skin clinic in Faridabad to improve or remove acne scars:
1. Laser resurfacing- It is a most sought-after approach as it can help remove the top skin layers and even encourage new collagen growth in the treated skin. The treatment involves the use of a laser that delivers thermal energy to the scarred collagen present beneath the skin. Two types of lasers can be used: ablative and non-ablative based on the patient’s skin type and the nature of the acne scars.
2. Microneedling- This treatment involves the rolling of a device studded with multiple tinny needles or the use of a micro pen over/on the acne scars to stimulate fresh collagen production in the underlying tissue. The results are subtle and multiple sessions may be needed. It works only for depressed/atrophic acne scars.
3. Chemical Peels- This treatment makes use of strong acidic solutions to get rid of the top affected skin layer and reveal new, refreshing, smooth skin that has fewer acne scars. It is effective for all types of acne scars and is often used for deeper acne scars. Repeated mild and medium peels are needed to retain the effect while for deep peels
one can be enough.
4. Subcision- In this treatment, a sterile needle is used to break apart the fibrous tissues that pull down the scar tissue deeper into the skin. The skin is then released so that it can return to the surface and naturally lay smooth.
5. Dermal Fillers- Soft fillers are usually made of hyaluronic acid or sometimes own fatand bovine collagen. These are injected under the skin surface to plump up and smoothen the depressed acne scars, especially a small number of rolling and boxcar scars. They are a temporary solution. Most fillers last for anywhere between 6-18 months before they are to be re-injected, some are semi-permanent.
6. Dermabrasion- In this treatment, a rapidly rotating brush or other device is usually used which produces friction and helps in the removal of the superficial affected skin layer. It is best for removal of the surface acne scars such as rolling and boxcar scars. However, it can even help fade deeper acne scars. It takes about 3 weeks for the skin to heal. Nowadays, less-intensive microdermabrasion is preferred. It makes use of aspecial machine to exfoliate the upper skin layer. It is associated with no downtime and more than one treatment is required to achieve desired results.
7. Punch Excision- It is the surgical removal of the acne scars individually by making punch holes to cut out the acne scars. The resulting hole is then later closed by sutures or a skin graft. This is preferred in case of severe acne scars.
8. Injections- Some corticost-eroids, interferons, and chemotherapy drugs can be injected to flatten and smoothen raised acne scars. To achieve the best results, a series of injections are needed once every few weeks.
To know more about acne scar treatment cost in Faridabad, consult the skin expert Dr. Soumya Singh today at The Skin Clinique.
How to Prevent Acne Scars?
To avoid future acne scarring, skin doctor Dr. Soumya Singh recommends optimizing acne treatment with a good skincare regimen, an appropriate treatment regimen, and a healthy lifestyle. Prevention of acne scars even requires people to be gentle with their skin and avoid anything that could irritate the skin or exacerbate inflammation. Moreover, daily wear sunscreen to avoid hyperpigmentation and dark spots caused by direct sun exposure.
To get the benefits of best acne scar removal treatment in Faridabad, book an appointment now with Dr. Soumya Singh at The Skin Clinique.