Acne Scar Removal Procedures

Depending on the type of lesions there are numerous solutions available to remove acne scars ranging from intervention, recovery time and effectiveness. By the end of this article you will have an understand of the diversity of options you may have and along side your dermatologist to determine what procedure will work best for you.

Lets first take a look at Medical Roll CIT (Collagen induction treatment) it’s a relatively new acne scar treatment that has been showing very promising results. It works by creating many small puncture wounds in the topical layer of the skin, similar to how a tattoo gun transfers the ink on the skin. A roller with hundreds of small needles at the end, what this does is allow additional topical medication like vitamin A to be absorbed almost directly to the lower level of the skin while also promoting collagen production which is responsible of the tightening and many other attributes. Local anesthesia is required and total time for the procedure takes up to 20 min.

Subcision requires a surgical intervention to detach the sub layer of the skin from the affected scar area, making it possible to release the tension and create even surface area around it, several treatments are usually required. Excision requires the extraction of the scar with the use of a specialized tool for this procedure the skin is then sutured together to allow the healing process to begin. One more alternative is the replacement method which occurs when skin needs to be removed from another part of the body to apply it in the affected area.

Fat can be removed from other parts of the body and transferred underneath the acne scar bringing it up to the surface and creating an even space. This procedure is referred to as microlipoinjection it’s most common utilized when working towards clearing ice pick scars.
When the top layer of the skin is surgically removed from the affected area, it allows a new layer to heal and to be formed, this is referred to as dermabrasion. it is known to be effective on the removal of superficial acne and depressed scars.

The skin can be treated by an array of chemicals with the intention to remove the top skin layer. Chemical peels can take several sessions and runs the risk of infection, a redness and burning sensation is common for days after the treatment. Your dermatologist may start with smaller concentration of the chemicals and work up to 70% of the intensity over a period of time to achieve results. Glycolic acid peels are an example of this type of treatment.

When they’re deep scars as commonly seen in the ice pick scar classification, there needs to be a way to push the skin up and even the surface area of the skin, dermafiller agents provide the ability to do so. This is executed by injecting an agent underneath the affected area to push it up and even the skin. This procedure require scheduled appointments and to be redone on a regular basis.

Latest advances in the laser dermatology technology has opened a new world on how dermatological surgery is done.
Currently there are commonly two types of laser treatments: Carbon Dioxide laser and Non-Ablative laser.
Carbon Dioxide Laser work by inducing heat to the affected area and burning the part of the skin while leaving the remaining area intact, this will create new skin to regenerate and even the texture and tonality.
Non Ablative unlike its predecessor is not based on burning the affected area rather it focus on stimulating collagen, and creates tension in the tissue. This procedure does not work well for all types of scars.