Acne Scar Treatment

Signs and symptoms of acne scars may be different for every patient and recognizing the signs helps getting an appropriate treatment before they ruin your skin. The first sign of acne scar appears after lesion or cyst heals in the form of change in color or texture. Color changes are mostly not scars but a condition called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It usually fades over time. If acne lesions become severely inflamed or filled with pus, skin becomes vulnerable to scarring. Scars may appear in the form of depressions in the skin called pitted scars and raised marks called superficial scars.

Acne scars are mostly the product of severely inflamed lesions like papule, cyst and pustule. When acne breakouts penetrate the skin deeply, they damage the skin tissues beneath. After the acne clears, body repairs this damage. During this healing process, collagen – an important substance that gives support to the skin – is produced. Too much or too little production of collagen leads to appearance of acne scars. The type of scar also depends on the amount of collagen produced.

• Depressed scars – Pits or depressions are formed on the skin when skin produces too little collagen during healing.
• Raised scars – Raised or superficial scars are formed when skin produces too much collagen.
• Ice pick scars – Deep scars on your skin along with sharp borders. Laser procedure is best for ice pick scars treatment in Dubai. This procedure allows you to get rid of the scars as well as makes your skin rejuvenated. The laser energy works by stabbing tiny microscopic holes in the surface of the skin.

Various options are available for the treatment of acne scars depending on the severity and type of scars. The options include:

• Radio Frequency.
• Micro Needling .
• Chemical peels.
• Dermabrasion.
• Laser Skin Resurfacing.
• IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).
• Dermal fillers.
• Microdermabrasion.

All the treatments are effective for treating acne scars depending on their severity and type but laser skin resurfacing is considered best among all options. This is the reason that it is the most demanded and frequently performed cosmetic procedure. Laser treatment comes in a variety of forms. The types of laser that are effective for treating acne scars are:

• Fractional CO2 laser treatment

After the procedure is done, you may experience redness and swelling on the treated area just like mild sunburn. Your doctor will prescribe you topical cream to soothe the treatment area and reduce side effects. Your skin will be photosensitive after treatment. So, you will have to avoid excessive sun exposure. Wear sunscreen regularly to avoid sunburn or any other complication. Ice packs may also help you to relieve the discomfort you are bearing after the treatment.