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BEFORE
POST ACNE
SCAR TREATMENT
ACNE SCAR TREATMENT focuses on treating the acne to prevent scarring. There are different available options for each individual case. Always under medical supervision.
Acne is a common skin disease that frequently appears in teenagers or after hormonal changes. Acne has various grades of severity and is caused by an alteration in the production of oil in the skin which can lead to inflammation/ infection.
In some cases acne is simply a phase and passes with out leaving scars, but in more severe cases it can cause damage to the skin, as result of deep inflammation, causing scars. The severity of the scars varies depending on the shape and depth, but all scars can cause distress to the patient due to the negative impact on the appearance of the skin.
WHAT IS POST-ACNE SCAR TREATMENT?
Micro needling combined with mesotherapy, carboxitherapy or chemical peel, help to improve the appearance by increasing collagen production and reducing the depth of the scar. The use of peeling improves the overall quality of the skin, stimulating regeneration, and new tissue formation. Peeling also helps to prevent the formation of new spots by regulating the production of oil in the skin.
These are simple and painless procedures. Mesotherapy may cause mild bruising after treatment but the patient can continue with normal activities. Peeling may cause temporary redness and it is very important to protect the treated area from igh exposure to sunlight following treatment. More than 2 sessions are usually requires to achieve a good result to get a good result is necessary in general more than 2 sessions. An initial consultation will allow for a diagnosis to decide the best treatment for each individual patient.
DR AGUILAR OFFERS A RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURES TO OFFER A QUALITY AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE ACNE SCARS.
TYPES OF ACNE SCARS
Acne can be mild, moderate or severe.
Mild acne :
Cause inflammation, whiteheads or blackheads with or without a few red bumps or pustules, in most of the cases, the light red or brown marks left behind by healed acne clear up over time on their own.
Moderate acne:
Tends to cause red bumps and pus-filled pimples.
Severe acne:
Specially cystic acne, is likely to leave permanent scarring as it heals.
Permanent scarring:
Is more likely to develop if you pick at or squeeze your acne instead of treating it or allowing it to heal.
Any type of acne spot can lead to scarring, although scarring is more common when acne is moderate or severe.
Post-inflammatory colour changes occur due to the inflammation associated with acne.
Types of acne scars can be classified as atrophic or hypertrophic or as pigment changes. The most common type of acne scars are:
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Icepick acne scarring - scars are the most frequent and represent 70% of atrophic types of acne scars. They appear as small, sharp indentation that are wider at the skin's surfice and narrow into a point as they reach down into the skin. More common in areas where the skin is thinner such as upper cheeks or forehead.
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Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation acne scarring - brown marks on the skin which occur after erythema.
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Post inflammatory erythema acne scarring - pink or purple marks on the skin from previous breakouts
WHAT ARE CHEMICAL PEELS?
Chemical peels are normally an acid, they are applied to prepare the skin to eliminate surface layers of dead and hyperpigmented skin. Exist different kind of chemical peels such as Salycilic Acid, Glycolic, TCA, etc.
Chemical peelings allow us to induce the formation of new skin and to improve the appearance of skin by stimulating new tissue and removing all dead skin cells.
Peelings are available to suit the needs of each age group and individual patient, to treat acne,hiperpigmentation, to rejuvenate the skin, to improve the hydration and to give a fresher look and healthier skin.
WHAT IS THE MICRO-NEEDLING SYSTEM?
The micro needling system is a breakthrough technique in the field of dermoepidermical bioestimulation, with minimal detrimental impact and rapid recovery. It allows us to treat all types of skin when there has been a loss of collagen and elastin, as well as offering effective treatment of scars,wrinkles, strech marks or sagging skin. Dermapen works as a skin repair treatment to significantly improve the appearance of large pores, fine lines and is an effective acne scar treatment. It can also be an excellent tool to tighten loose skin after weight loss.
By Dr. Aguilar
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