Acne Scarring: Smooth Your Skin Surface And Retexturise

Acne isn’t just an active condition. For very many sufferers, it’s a real challenge to treat when it’s in its inflammatory stage. However, that’s not where the story ends. It’s the acne scarring that means a constant reminder of the damage – even if you never so much as touch a pimple – left behind. Acne scars range in size and appearance, and also include marks such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). While not scarring, these dark spots are common in melanin-rich skins and also the after effects of acne lesions. But what does one do if the surface of your skin needs a texture change? In other words, your skin’s tissue has been damaged and that damage needs a boost in healing. With a combination of supportive resurfacing, acne scarring can be dealt with at the very level where repair needs to happen.

Smooth Your Surface: Revealing Resurfaced Skin

Your struggle with acne doesn’t need to be constantly flagged. While complexion perfection might be your ultimate goal, think instead of reducing the look of acne scarring through skin regeneration as early as possible. A prompt response makes a huge difference. When an acne blemish becomes inflammed, it can turn into an abrasion – think of it as similar to a wound. This wound isn’t merely sitting on top of your skin, but has penetrated deep down, damaging the tissue beneath. The body then cues collagen to help heal the injury; however, scars form if the body creates the wrong type of collagen, or too little or even too much. It’s a delicate balance. However, if you get ahead of this process, you’re actually helping your body prevent these scars. What do you need for scar management? Resurfacing treatments.

Of course, it’s imperative for whatever hits your skin to be so safe that it doesn’t cause damage for the very thing it’s meant to defend you against. A handheld non-ablative laser therapy, such as Pico Fractional, means safeguarding against heat injury or prolonged redness. The safety of this type of laser not only reduces the risk of pain during the actual treatment but also ensures that all skin types can undergo Pico Fractional.

Team Work: Combined Treatments for a Multiplied Effect

While laser-like Pico Fractional stimulates skin healing (micro-injuries “tell“ your skin to self-heal), when it’s teamed up with a treatment for already sunken-in scars, you have more potency. And that’s also a more realistic approach. While it’s wise to have a prevention over cure mindset, it’s impossible to catch all acne scars before they leave their mark. That’s why a procedure like subcision can be a game-changer. It’s also minor, treating more hollow-looking scars with a bevelled hypodermic needle used on the skin’s surface. The way it works is by filling the actual sunken area of the scar at the dermal (surface) level. Now add to the mix Pico Fractional, and you get skin healing benefits for long-term resurfacing and renewal. In other words, a double whammy and multiplied rewards.

There’s no reason your acne journey needs to a never-ending quest. Yes, managing an active condition in itself can be demanding, but not considering the potential impact of inflammation on the skin overlooks numerous other challenges. Be your own skin hero and always ask for help. This means a skilled medical skin therapist prescribed doctor-led treatments in combination that calm dynamic skin conditions and help repair any damage. Basically, you’re doing your skin a multitude of favours.