Over the years in my practice I have had numerous clients inquire about acne scarring and what can be done for it. That depends on what type of acne scarring you want to correct.
There is the “pitted” scarring which means there has been tissue damage in the dermal layer of your skin. Some of the terms are ice-pick, rolling and boxcar scarring. This type of scarring can be difficult to correct as the tissue that was damaged due to an acne lesion has been destroyed. When the healing occurs, your epidermal layer (the surface layer) has no alternative but to re-adhere to what is left in the dermal layer, creating the “dents” in your skin. When someone promises you they can change this, be cautious and educate yourself. Some acne sufferers have experienced significant improvement in their scarring with laser treatments that are complimented by dermal filler injections following the treatments. The dermal fillers will lift the depressions in the skin so they do not appear to deep. This type of treatment does require some down time where you do not want to go back into public for 7-10 days.
Discoloration of the skin, commonly called hyperpigmentation or dark spots, is another type of acne scarring. This can, most of the time, be corrected with lightening agents or bleaching creams such as hydroquinone, mandelic acid, various chemical peels or microdermabrasion treatments. This process often requires a series of treatments and patience. If the damage is in the dermal layer (below the surface) and has been present for many years, you may have a tougher time treating it. When treating this type of scarring it is imperative that the skin be protected at all times from the sun.
If you suffer from acne scarring, do your research, educate yourself and seek professional assistance.
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