How to Get Smooth, Supple Skin by Removing Acne Scars

Many people, especially youngsters are troubled by acne. Acne is caused in the hair follicles of a person’s face, chest and even back. When sebaceous glands get over simulated due to hormonal changes, it gives rise to acne. People are more affected by it in their pubescent years. What’s even worse than acne is when it leaves behind deep, pesky scars that can impair your confidence.

Thankfully, with new advancements in medical science, there are many long-lasting and effective treatment options for acne scar removal at the best skin care clinic in Chandigarh. But first let’s understand the different types of acne scars.

Different Types of Acne Scars

Some scars fade away with time but others can be permanent. Following are the common types of scars:

1. Macules – A macule is a flat discolored are of skin which arises when the acne lesion appears but it disappears after a few weeks.

2. Skin Discoloration – Also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, this occurs when healed acne scars leave the skin discolored. It can linger on the face for months after the acne has healed.

3. Tissue Scars – Such types of scars arise as a result of outgrowth of enlarged tissue known as keloids or hypertrophic scars which are caused because of collagen production in the skin.

4. Loss of tissue-The most common types of scars, these are also known as ice-pick scars, depressed fibrotic scars or soft scars. These are visible as pits and hollows in the skin and caused due to loss of tissues.

Options for Acne Scar Removal

Some people embrace their acne scars while others prefer to have them removed. Either way it’s completely fine and normal. Here are some treatment options available to get rid of them.

Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion

In dermabrasion, a high-speed brush removes deeply penetrated scars, which helps in resurfacing the skin. The scars heal several days after this process. In microdermabrasion, the surface of the skin is sprayed with small crystals. There’s no downtime for healing after this process.

 Microneedling

A relatively new treatment method, it is considered the best treatment for depressed acne scars. A small hand-held pen or roller studded with needles is used to punch the surface of the skin. When the numbed skin is punched and when it heals making collagen, it reduces the depth of acne scars. It takes about 9 months to see visible changes. It is suitable for all skin tones.

Chemical Peels

An acid is applied to your skin to remove its outer layer. This gives it a smooth effect to your skin, rejuvenating it. Some redness and peeling of skin may be experienced few days after the acid application. Chemical peels can reduce the appearance of shallow scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

 Laser Resurfacing

The top layer of the skin is removed. The area of acne scars is contoured  and the redness of spots is reduced. The healing takes place faster as compared to chemical peels. Different types of lasers are used to give best possible outcome. You will have to keep the skin covered with a bandage till it gets completely healed.

 Fillers

Fillers are used to treat acne by evening out your skin by filling the submerged areas with rich collagen, hyaluronic acid or fat that is eventually absorbed into the skin. The fillers are injected for a few more months. There’s no downtime for recovery.

Punch Excisions and Skin Grafting

A surgery is performed to remove the scars by excising or cutting out. The resulting cavity is stitched or treated with skin grafts. In skin grafting some small piece of skin is used to fill up the area of scarred skin. These skin grafts are taken from behind the person’s ears.

These advanced treatment options for acne scar removal can gift your skin a smooth and spot-free clean look. To know more about such services, contact Dr. Jagatjit Kohli, the leading dermatologist in Chandigarh.