If you’re suffering from acne, you know how hard it can be to treat. Acne scars mar the skin and can negatively impact the quality of life for individuals who are embarrassed by their acne scars and wish they could have smoother, more attractive skin. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can effectively treat acne scars in order to help refresh and renew your skin, and achieve a more beautiful, radiant appearance.
How do acne scars appear?
Acne scars result from more severe cases of acne. Severe acne is accompanied by significant inflammation. It is the inflammation around acne outbreaks that ultimately causes acne scars. Acne inflammation breaks down the supporting tissue of the skin, and the acne pore swells and breaks the wall of the pore. The contents of the blemish spill into the surrounding tissue and cause deeper scars, and the development of scar tissue.
This acne scar tissue can tether the skin to the underlying structure of the face, neck, and nose, causing a range of unwanted effects, from tight “ice pick scars” to “boxcar” scarring that has a broader base.
Control and prevent ongoing acne breakouts
The first goal in minimizing acne scarring is of course to control and prevent ongoing acne breakouts. Certain types of specialized treatments can help refresh and cleanse the skin, resulting in less acne and healthier, clearer skin. Long-term goals include eliminating discoloration (redness) resulting from inflammation, smoothing the skin surface with ablative lasers or dermabrasion, and/or releasing bands of scar tissue through a process called subcision and plumping areas of depressed scarring with filler injections.
What results to expect
Unfortunately, acne scarring is very challenging to treat and resolve completely. However, reduction of the scarring is possible, and a smoother, more beautiful skin appearance can be achieved. A 50% improvement in the skin as a result of the reduced appearance of acne scars is considered a great result.
While it’s true that acne scars will never be completely removed, the ultimate goal is to make acne scars less noticeable or distracting from the appearance. Dr. Weber can achieve this result with a custom series of treatments to help heal and renew the skin.
Acne treatment with Dr. Weber
Dr. Stephen Weber specializes in facial plastic surgery and facial treatments. His high-end, welcoming practice is focused on cosmetic facial surgery, laser skin resurfacing, and facial injectable treatments. His practice is the ideal center for treating acne scars and smoothing the skin to achieve a refined, beautiful effect. If you are looking for the right way to reduce acne scars, schedule a consultation with Dr. Weber to learn more, discuss your goals and determine the best treatment plan.