Acne Scars

What Are Acne Scars?

Acne can hurt your confidence. Scars after breakouts are heartbreaking. This is a common skin concern for many patients.

Acne scars affect people with severe acne. This includes nodulocystic acne, cystic acne, acne conglobata, and acne fulminans. It can also happen after long-term infantile acne. Milder acne may leave lighter scars too.

There are several types of acne scars:

1. Ice Pick – Deep, narrow, and pitted scars
2. Rolling – Less defined with a wavy appearance
3. Boxcar – Pitted scars with defined edges, creating a crater-like appearance
4. Hypertrophic – Elevated scar tissue, creating a bumpy appearance

Many people also worry about red or brown marks after acne. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). It is not a true scar.

Scarring shows the skin is healing naturally. Still, many seek acne scar treatments. Scars can affect a person’s mental and social well-being.

How to Treat Acne Scars

Thanks to modern aesthetics, acne does not have to scar you for life. APT Medical Aesthetics offers the best acne scar treatments, including:

Medical-Grade Skincare Products

This treatment works best for superficial scars. It can also support laser or chemical peel results. These products contain salicylic acid, retinol, AHAs, and lactic acid.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are another good option for acne scars. An exfoliating solution peels off old skin. This reveals a clearer, lighter new layer. For light to moderate scars, peels with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, Jessner’s solution, resorcinol, or TCA are top choices. Deeper scars may need stronger peels.

Dermal Filler Injections

Dermal fillers plump depressed scars under the skin. This makes them less noticeable. It is a minimally invasive treatment with instant results. For long-term correction, doctors may use Bellafill, Juvederm, Belotereo, Restylane, Radiesse, or Sculptra.

Microneedling

Microneedling treats scars from trauma, surgery, or acne. Tiny sterile needles prick the skin. This stimulates healing and collagen production. It smooths skin and brightens the complexion. This treatment is only for patients with fully resolved acne.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is an advanced treatment for darker, deeper scars. It uses a handheld device to break down scar tissue. Options include fractional lasers, CO2 lasers, Erbium laser, and pulsed dye lasers.

What Areas Can Be Treated for Acne Scars?

Acne often appears where sebaceous glands are dense. This includes the face, chest, neck, upper back, and shoulders. Scars can form in these areas too. APT offers effective treatments for all body parts.

Results You Can Expect from Acne Scar Treatments

Results depend on the treatment type. Medical-grade skincare and chemical peels work slowly. It may take weeks or months to see improvements. These treatments gradually peel old skin to reveal lighter scars.

Severe scarring needs more aggressive treatments and multiple sessions. Deeper peels are common for problematic scars. Your aesthetician may combine treatments for faster, better results.

For ice pick scars, dermal fillers give immediate results. More improvements appear months later due to collagen boost. Results can last from six months to a year.

How Long Do Acne Scar Treatment Results Last?

Your doctor will choose the best treatment for your skin. Multiple sessions may be needed until scars are gone.

Dermal fillers offer long-lasting results for indented scars. They also boost collagen. The effect varies by product. Regular injections may be needed to maintain results.

In-clinic chemical peels can last up to three months. Your doctor may suggest lighter peels as scars fade.

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Treatment Options

Dermal fillers can be injected under the skin to help plump depressed scars, making them less noticeable.