Acne Scar FAQs
An Ounce Of Prevention.
Acne scars can seem like double punishment — first you had to deal with the pimples, now you have marks as a reminder.
Because 95% of acne sufferers develop scarring to some degree, the earlier treatment is sought, the more likely scarring will be mild. Delaying therapy will increase risk of significant acne scarring.
New Scars?
We have clients returning with concerns of new acne scars when in reality, what they were really noticing was color change. This post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is not an acne scar. It is the residue of the skin's inflammatory process.
For those with light skin tones, this aftermath color change is usually pink, red or purple in color. Patients with darker skin tones may notice brown or black spots where their acne once was. The degree of PIH is unique to an individual's skin type.
PIH can fade unassisted. Unfortunately, the darker the PIH, the longer this may take. It may require treatments to hasten the process, at our facility here, we very often combine a series of either chemical peels, IPL, microdermabrasion and or the AFT.
While PIH is not a true scar, when it lasts past a year, it certainly seems like a permanent problem.
Treatment FAQs
Treatments
We use the following solutions, very often in tandem:Scarring is preventable. Don't put off acne therapy. The earlier it's dealt with, the less likely acne scars will be in your future. Prevention is the best and most effective form of treatment.
How do I know which treatments or products are suitable for me?
Great question! We show our clients how to save money and time by categorizing them into their individual Skin Type, with each Skin Type uniquely suitable for certain products and treatments that do not necessarily have to be the most expensive ones available.
Our facility is the only one to offer such a benefit and you also have the option of completing your treatment with Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, the only makeup that heals skin while giving wonderful coverage. We have a full size testing counter that is always buzzing with clients trying out this alternative to the traditionally heavier liquid and cream based products.
Read our blog for the latest case studies and techniques that we employ to treat this issue.
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