Acne scars can be bumpy, painful, and embarrassing. No matter what age you are, it is important to develop a daily skincare routine that keeps your pores clear and your skin moisturized. This can help reduce the likelihood of acne scars. If you suffer from chronic acne outbreaks, however, you might be wondering if there is more you can do to get rid of these permanent blemishes on your face. Today, we will explain how and why acne scars develop, as well as options for remedying them.
About Acne Scars
Many people go through outbreaks of acne during puberty, as things like skin and hair tend to get oily in the teenage years. Acne shows up as white, black, or red bumps that sprout up in different areas of the face. Blackheads and whiteheads form as a result of debris, sweat, and bacteria building up in the pores. Red zits are larger bumps that indicate an infection. There is a wide range of products to help resolve issues with acne right away, including over-the-counter products and prescription creams.
In some cases, acne is so severe that it spreads infection more quickly than it can heal. Infected pores cause deep cuts and indents in the skin, leaving behind a visible scarring effect. Though the skin heals itself by creating new collagen, the acne regrows so quickly that it continues to bore into your skin before it can fully heal from the last round of acne. That is why you are often left with acne scars permanently. In this situation, it is recommended you pursue acne scar removal in Boise.
Types of Acne Scars
Acne scars are classified by what they look like, how they feel, and where they come from. Generally, they are usually put under one of two main types:
Raised Scars
Though a lot of acne scars develop due to a lack of collagen, others can grow when the body produces too much. Though our treatments intend to stimulate collagen production in the right way, you can have too much of a good thing. Raised acne scars are bumpy, abrasive, red, and firm. People with raised acne scars typically express feeling stiffness in their face as well as underlying discomfort and pain.
Depressed Scars
On the opposite end of the spectrum, depressed acne scars look like round indentations on the face. These usually appear on the cheeks or between the brows. Depressed acne scars occur when your skin cannot fully heal its scars in time for the next round of acne. These types of acne scars may seem permanent, but our treatment options can help to heal these areas in between breakouts.
Non-Surgical Acne Scar Treatments
Acne scarring can be traumatic for your skin, and invasive surgery will only cause more stress. We offer the best non-surgical solutions to help you reduce the appearance and effects of acne scars:
Dermal Fillers
Fillers are flexible and can be easily customized to fit your needs. We provide a variety of lip, cheek, brow, and chin filler options that will reduce the appearance of your acne scars in a short amount of time. Dermal fillers work by injecting rejuvenating and volume-boosting ingredients under the surface of the skin. Not only does this smooth out some of the bumpy or dimpled areas caused by acne scarring, but it also gives your skin a replenishing boost. During the procedure, the clinician will use a fine-tipped needle to inject these ingredients directly into the affected areas. Results can last for several months, giving your skin plenty of time to feel rejuvenated.
Microneedling
Your body has an incredible ability to heal itself. Microneedling jumpstarts this healing process so your skin can finally heal over your acne scars. This delicate process uses a series of tiny needles to create punctures in your skin. Each little poke stimulates cell reproduction, helping to speed the creation of collagen. With more collagen available, it will be easier to heal old acne scars. Your skin cells regenerate more quickly using this method. If you are worried about pain during this procedure, know that we use a numbing agent to ensure you do not feel anything throughout the entire process.
Treat Your Acne Scars Today
If your acne scars are making you feel down and you are looking for quick and effective treatment without surgery, contact Trista Shakeridge, RN, CANS, for an in-person consultation. We can help your body rejuvenate the right way with non-surgical acne scar removal treatments. Contact us today to learn more!
