Acne often rarely leaves marks on facial skin. Of course it can interfere with one's appearance. Solve immediately with some techniques in removing the following acne scars.
There are three types of acne scars are most common, namely rolling, ice pick and boxcar. If rolling makes the skin look wavy and uneven, while acne scars ice pick will make the skin look hollow, as if punctured sharp objects. Meanwhile, acne scar tubcar will form a large basin in the form of a circle or oval.
Type of Treatment
To fix this, you need not worry because, now available a variety of ways .. But before deciding to use any of the therapy, consult a doctor.
- Face cream. If the acne scars are swollen or red, you can use a cortisone or steroid cream. This cream will be absorbed by skin cells and can reduce swelling. To fade off the blackened acne scars, creams with kojic acid, arbutin and vitamin C can be an option.
- Laser treatment and filler injection. Dermatologists can use the fractional laser technology to stimulate the formation of skin collagen so that the surface of the skin with acne scars look even more flat. There are two types of laser treatments: ablative and non-ablative. Ablative laser treatment is by 'firing' the laser on acne scars so that the skin surface  more smooth. While non-ablative lasers will help activate the production of collagen without disrupting the surface of the skin. While filler injection can help fill deep acne scars. Only this injection usually takes several repetitions.
- Dermabrasion. The purpose of the procedure is to remove the top layer of skin by using a special wire brush or laser. Although after treatment, the face will appear red and swollen for some time, but later face condition will improve. This action also can disguise acne scars previously.
- Punch Techniques. This technique is best done to deal with acne scars type of ice pick and boxcar . For acne light picked pimps can use excision punch technique that will lift acne scars and close the wound, so it will grow a new skin that is more smooth and flat. While for acne scars deep ice pick , can be overcome by punch grafting technique that is raised acne scars, after that done filling the basin with pieces of skin taken from other body parts, such as behind the ears. The third technique is the punch elevation. This technique is best utilized to deal with acne scars with acne surgery base of acne scars and leaving the sides only. After that the base is put together with the side but more lifted so that parallel to the skin of the face as a whole. The purpose of these procedures is also to flatten the surface of the skin.
- Subcision. This technique is perfect for acne scars of rolling type. The top layer of skin is removed from the tissue under the acne scars, causing injuries and making the blood fill the area. The blood clot will then form the connective tissue and help push the scar. This allows the facial skin to become flat. Subscision is usually followed by other treatments such as dermabrasion and laser treatment.
Supportive Actions
Here are some things you can do to overcome acne as well as prevent it from leaving scars:
- Limit sun exposure. Because ultraviolet light can slow the healing process as well as make the skin around the acne scars become darker because it stimulates the pigment ties on the skin. Use sunscreen cream before doing outdoor activities. You are also advised to use additional protective accessories such as wide caps.
- Consider again the use of vitamin E. A study says, applying vitamin E directly on acne scars have no impact. Some of them show worsening conditions, accounting for 33% of contact dermatitis. Consult this with your doctor.
- Avoid squeezing pimples . This action will only create inflammation and wounds that can cause acne scars. Basically acne scars are the body's act of improving itself with the production of collagen, due to the loss of collagen from inflammation. Acne squeeze will only increase the level of collagen damage.
To remove acne scars takes no time. It is important for you to run the treatment process with patience and discipline. Always consult your doctor or dermatologist for the most appropriate treatment options.
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