Acne Scarring
Acne Scarring
With over 14 years’ experience providing clients with the most effective acne scar treatment The Laser and Skin Clinic use only the latest, advanced and most effective treatment for acne scars.
Acne scarring occurs in the dermis and refers to a process where collagen within the skin is damaged from inflammation, leading to permanent skin textural changes. When people suffer from acne the dermis becomes inflamed and the body attempts to repair the wound created when pimples or blackheads are burst or otherwise removed. However, some people can refer to scarring when they see colour changes that remain for months after an acne lesion has healed. Acne scarring can range from red blemishes to indented scarring.
At our award winning skin clinics in Dublin, Athlone and Mullingar we have an entire team of dedicated professionals who have been trained to perform a wide range of Acne Scar Treatments.
Acne Scar Treatment Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Boxcar Scarring – Boxcar scars are usually rounded or oval shaped depressions in the skin with steep vertical sides. Much wider than an Ice pick scar, they resemble the scars left by chicken pox and usually found on the cheek area.
Rolling Scarring – Scars that give the skin a wave-like appearance across otherwise normal appearing skin is caused by damage under the skins surface. These scars tend to be wide and shallow in appearance.
Hypertrophic Scarring (Keloid Scarring) – A Hypertrophic scar is raised from the skins surface and is firm in texture. These types of scars are commonly found on the back or chest area of the body but can also appear and on the face and neck and usually reduce in size over time. Keloid scarring is a form of Hypertrophic scarring.
Inflammation also stimulates the production of the pigment molecule called melanin, leading to brown or black discoloration. Thus, in those who tan easily or with darker skin tones, melanin production is stimulated by the inflammation leading to brown discoloration around the acne lesion. Although the discoloration lasts longer than the acne lesion itself, the discoloration can fade with time – sometimes several months. This can be treated effectively with Chemical Peels, ActiveFX DeepFX Laser Resurfacing or Lightening Products.
At The Laser and Skin Clinic we offer the latest technology for the treatment of acne scarring. Our team of nurses and therapists are highly experienced in treating acne scarring with a wide range of clinically proven acne revision treatments to choose from including:
- Laser Resurfacing (Ablative Fractional Laser)
- Affirm Laser Rejuvenation (Non- Ablative Fractional Laser)
- Dermapen (Micro needling skin treatment)
- Chemical Peels
- PRP Platelet Rich Plasma
Further collagen remodelling takes place for 3-6 months and the number of acne scar treatments will depend on the severity of the acne scars, but usually 3-6 treatments are required with the Laser Skin Resurfacing and 4-6 treatments with the Affirm Laser Rejuvenation. Laser treatment for acne scars results will depend on the severity of the scars and how your skin reacts to the treatment.
Platelet Rich Plasma involves is a total of 3 treatments performed 6-12 weeks apart. The results have shown rejuvenated skin with effects lasting over 18 months and when combined with Affirm Laser Rejuvenation can further boost collagen production.
Pure Vitamin A can therefore help remove the pigment associated with acne scars by causing these coloured cells to flake off more quickly than without it. It can work as a treatment for acne and can help minimise the appearance of mild acne scars however the scar revision benefits of topical retinoid for significant acne scarring is quite modest.
When treating acne scars, a topical retinoid is best used in combination with other treatments.
Acne Scar Treatment using Dermapen
Results
Results
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*Results and benefits can vary and are different for each individual. Therefore The Laser and Skin Clinic cannot guarantee specific results.