Depressed acne scars rarely respond to natural and topical creams, and even if they do respond, it is almost impossible to completely eliminate them using these traditional techniques. Fortunately, there are a range of clinical procedures - invasive and non-invasive - that can effectively fill acne scars. Here are some of the surgical and non-surgical options you have. Check it out and find out which one is best for you.
Surgery:
Many surgical procedures that can be used to treat deep acne scars include:
Punch removal:
This type of resection uses a circular surgical instrument, similar to a cookie cutter, to remove damaged skin. After removing the entire scar, the dermatologist carefully stitches the end of the wound to ensure that the suture does not leave visible scars.
Punch height:
In this type of scar surgery, your dermatologist will remove the hard scar tissue and raise the remaining tissue to make it flush with the surrounding skin.
Punch Graft:
As is apparent from its name, perforated scar repair involves transplanting your skin to a scar depression to fill the opening. This type of surgery is performed when the acne scar is too deep.
Subcutaneous incision:
A subcutaneous incision for removing scars involves separating the hardened scar tissue from the skin to raise the skin and flatten the scar surface.
Non-surgical options:
For obvious reasons, non-surgical options are now more demanding: they are less painful, do not involve the risk of further scarring and involve little or no downtime. The most commonly used non-invasive acne scar treatments include:
Chemical peeling:
Chemical peeling is the mildest of all non-invasive scar repair techniques. Applying a chemical solution to the affected area to remove the damaged top skin not only flattens the skin surface, but also reveals a fresh, smooth skin layer beneath it. This procedure is used to treat superficial scars or depressed scars that are not deep.
Microdermabrasion:
Microdermabrasion also works in a similar manner to chemical skinning. However, this technique uses alumina crystals to eliminate the topmost skin to reveal a fresh layer that benefits the skin. This technique is also effective for treating mild scars and may not be effective for serrated acne scars.
Skin filler:
Depressed acne scars respond very well to skin fillers. A liquid injectable solution is injected under the surface of the skin to significantly increase the scar depression. Both natural and synthetic fillers can be used to fill dent scars. Natural fillers include collagen or fat from the patient's own body. The results of the packing are impressive, but the only drawback is that they provide a temporary solution that lasts for 6 to 18 months.
Laser skin repair:
Laser skin surface resurfacing may be the most effective permanent solution for deep scars. A laser beam of a specific wavelength is used to destroy the hard scar tissue and stimulate the healing process. It also accelerates the production of natural collagen and elastin, improving the smoothness and softness of the skin. Fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing is the latest technology used to treat stubborn scars around the world. Laser skin surface resurfacing is not a one-time operation. It usually takes 4 to 6 cycles to completely eliminate acne scars.
Radiofrequency therapy [RFT]:
Radiofrequency therapy is one of the many Thermage skin treatments used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including depressed scars. This is the latest affordable treatment that is safe for skin types and shades. Dermatologists use radio waves of a specific frequency to tighten the skin. This causes the depressed acne scars to become less noticeable. As with laser skin surface resurfacing, RFT also requires multiple sessions to achieve the desired results.
If you are interested, please visit an experienced dermatologist immediately, depending on how deep your dent is, he/she will advise you to perform the surgical or non-surgical acne scar treatment that is best for you.
Note: Some doctors have also prescribed Isotretinoin to treat severe acne. If you are also using any prescription medication to treat active acne, be sure to tell the dermatologist before starting scar treatment.
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