We often witness that our patients with severe acne disease often apply with the following questions:
How is acne scar treatment?
How do I get rid of my acne scars?
Do acne scars go away?
Is it possible to get rid of acne scars?
How can I prevent acne scars?
Will my pimples scar?
In this article, we will share with you what you need to know about acne scars.
There are many safe and effective treatments for acne scars. Acne scars can be in the form of atrophies below the skin level or raised bumps higher than the skin. The specific treatment method for each acne scar is planned by your doctor after a dermatologic examination.
Acne scar treatments include methods such as;
q switch ndyag laser treatments,
minor skin surgeries,
As we age, acne scars often become more prominent as our skin loses collagen. The key to effective treatment is to choose the best one for each type of scar. For example, a patient with deep scars may benefit from a filler that volumizes the skin. This can be followed by laser treatments.
Before getting treatment for acne scars, it is important to control your acne with treatment. New acne formations can lead to new acne scars. Having acne also means that your skin is inflamed. Inflammation reduces the effectiveness of treatment for acne scars.
To achieve the best results, a dermatologist will first examine your skin and determine the appropriate treatment plan.
Who might have acne scars?
Some people have a higher risk of acne scarring when acne heals. The chance of acne scarring increases in these cases:
If you have inflamed (swollen, reddish and painful) acne:
These usually include acne cysts and nodules. This type of acne tends to penetrate deep into the skin, which damages it.
If treatment of inflamed acne is delayed or left untreated:
The longer a person has inflamed acne, the greater the risk of scarring.
If acne is picked or squeezed:
These interventions increase the inflammation and this leads to increased scar risk.
If there are close relatives in the family with acne scars:
Genes play a big role in scar development.
While we know what increases a person’s risk of developing acne scarring, it is not possible to predict who will develop acne scarring. Even people with all risk factors may not develop scars.
It is possible to prevent acne scars with effective acne treatment.
Waiting to treat acne until it becomes severe can lead to extensive scarring.
What causes acne scars?
When acne penetrates deep into the skin, it damages the skin and the tissue underneath. When acne clears, the body tries to repair this damage.
During the healing process, the body produces collagen, a substance that supports the skin. If the body produces too little or too much collagen, we will see a scar.
The type of acne scar depends on how much collagen your body produces.
Atrophic acne scars:
If the body produces too little collagen, depressions or pits form as the skin heals.
Hypertrophic acne scars:
Sometimes the body produces too much collagen when trying to heal the skin and underlying tissue. When this happens, a person develops a raised acne scar. This type of acne scarring is more common in people with skin color, such as African Americans, Hispanics and Asians.
Even when we do our best to prevent acne scars, some people are left with scars. There are many treatment options that can significantly reduce depressed and raised acne scars.
How are acne scars treated?
Safe and effective treatment of acne scars begins with an examination. During the examination, your dermatologist will carefully examine your skin and scars and ask you some basic questions.
To get the most out of this consultation, many people find it helpful to answer the following questions before seeing a dermatologist.
Why do I want to treat my acne scars?
Treatment may not be necessary for everyone. Some people may feel that scars are not so bad, while others may feel that scars interfere with their daily life.
- “Do I often wish to get rid of my acne scars?
- Do I feel that my acne scars limit my opportunities to date, get a job, advance in my career or perform well in school?
- Am I less social now than before I had acne scars?”
If you answer “yes” to at least one of the above questions, your dermatologist will recommend treatment for your acne scars:
Before acne scar treatment, you should discuss the following with your doctor:
What are my expectations from acne scar treatment?
Some treatments can make acne scars appear less noticeable. Others can eliminate the wavy skin texture. While an average of 40% improvement after treatment of old acne scars can be considered successful, an average of 70% improvement or more successful results can be achieved in the treatment of new acne scars.
What are the prices for acne scar treatment?
Your health insurance does not cover your acne scar treatments. Treatment application fees are determined after the examination according to the treatment method to be preferred in the treatment, the frequency of application and the number of sessions. You can contact us to get information about the preferred applications and current prices in acne scar treatment.
When can I return to my social life after acne scar treatment?
Some treatments require a recovery period afterwards, and conditions such as peeling and crusting can be seen during these periods. Some treatments do not require a recovery period and you can quickly return to social life. You should definitely share your social habits and the social breaks you can take for treatment with your doctor before treatment.
How long does acne scar treatment take?
After the examination, your doctor will inform you about how long your treatment can continue on average.
You can contact us to schedule an examination appointment and ask any questions.
