Most cases of acne can be treated easily as they arise from unhealthy dietary habits. Unfortunately, one of the most frightening consequence after those outbreaks is the probability of having scars or pokemarks - a result of deep tissue damage can cannot be easily removed. For example, after the lesion in acne cyst is drained away, pokemarks may be formed if the tissues beneath the epidermis is permanently scarred or damaged. How do we go about remove these scars then?
Evaluating any potential acne scar removal methods, such as surgery or laser therapy, is importantly and should not be taken easily. For example, you will want to fully understand how many treatments will be required, the costs of treatments, as well as any possible side effects. The right treatment for one person may not be the right treatment for the next person. The three methods listed below are the ones that are most commonly used and performed by dermatologists.
Injecting collagen - a substance responsible for the maintenance and formation of healthy skin, into the scar can aid the formation of healthy tissues to replace the dead tissues. Most people should be able to witness improvements, however it is a process that needs be repeated regularly and costs can quickly add up. With the formation of healthy tissues, the skin in the affected area will puff up and the scar will be less visible under the light. Gradually, the skin will look as good as new.
Most dermatologist would recommend dermabrasion or microdermabrasion to remove the pokemarks or scars. It usually works by removing a thin layer of the epidermis using a brush that is rotating at high speed. The only difference between these two methods is that microdermabrasion uses aluminium oxide that is transmitted through vacuum to remove the upper-most layer of the skin. As it is a more labourous process, microdermabrasion will cost more.
Laser treatment is the most expensive acne scar treatment option of the three listed here. Here, the treatment is performed by varying the intensity and wavelength of the laser beam, aimed at killing the bacteria and changing the shape of the scar. Depending on the scar, permanent results can sometimes be achieved. Again, multiple treatments may be necessary and costs can quickly add up.
Acne erodes confidence and self-esteem, and causes embarrassment. Treatment is best undertaken when acne is in its initial stage so scarring would least occur if the acne is allowed to proceed to its full-blown stage. As price for the treatment of scars can vary tremendously, so can the results.
