Acne Scarring
Acne Scarring – Acne is a devastating condition to the skin, whether it is blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts, they all occur when the pores in our skin become clogged with sebum. Acne is most common when our hormones surge which is why it is more common in adolescence and in women before their periods. It is an inflammatory process within the skin, associated with increased production of sebum, blockage of the sebaceous glands and chronic inflammation caused by the bacterium P.Acnes. Light based treatments can successfully target this process leading to an improvement in acne.
In most people acne will resolve without leaving any permanent damage to the skin, but in a significant amount of people, the inflammation and damage caused by acne results in a permanent scar to the skin. These scars range from tiny, barely noticeable scars to large ice-pick scars that can be large and deep. The impact of scarring on people varies considerably and can really affect selfesteem and confidence. Ideally acne is treated before any scarring occurs and there are many effective cosmeceutical skincare products that will keep acne under control or if the acne is very severe, prescription medication may be required.
If acne scarring has already occurred, there are many treatments available which can lessen the appearance or get rid of the scarring completely, including Dermaroller/Dermapen, platelet rich plasma, skin peels, microdermabrasion and carboxytherapy.
Treatment relies on the body’s healing process so full results not seen straight away, 2 – 3 treatments may be needed, good for general rejuvenation, scars and fine lines.
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Medical microdermabrasion helps to unblock skin pores and improve the quality and a course of treatments will also help with superficial scarring.
By using specially formulated skin peels to deal with acne and various skin types, inflammation and acne can be reduced and mild scarring eliminated by using a course of treatments.
Several treatments required and results not seen immediately, very safe, can achieve amazing results on fine lines and scars.
Ideal treatment for upper and lower eyelids, surgical results without the complications. 3 treatments at 6 weekly intervals required.
Pharmaceutical strength cosmeceutical skin care products can achieve great results with fine lines, skin condition and pigmentation but do take time to do this, generally very safe and cost effective.