Never Mess With Face Scars, And Here’s The Reasons Why

Acne scars are difficult to heal, and there is no magic bullet. According to your scar type, skin type, and the degree of scarring, one or both of the following methods may help enhance the overall look of your skin.

Treatments for Face Scars You Should Know 

If you face this problem, here are some treatments you can do. 

Soft Tissue Fillers

Scars that have been depressed can be covered up by injecting collagen, fat, or other substances under the skin. The objective is to conceal the wounds as much as possible. Because of the short-lived nature of the effects, maintenance treatments are required. There is a low chance of pigmentation changes using this procedure.

Laser Resurfacing 

This method is becoming increasingly used, particularly for treating scars previously treated with dermabrasion. People of color or those who have experienced keloids are more likely to experience complications from this method.

Home Skin Care 

One way to lessen the visual impact of a scar is to use sunscreen. Some medicated creams, like those with azelaic acid or hydroxyl acids, could also be beneficial.

Steroid Injection

Injecting steroids into specific elevated scars can help the skin look better.

Dermabrasion

This is a rare technique designated for scars of a severe nature. Your doctor will use a device, such as a revolving brush, to scrape off your skin’s outermost layer. Spots can be reduced or eliminated, depending on their depth and type. Scarring and color changes to the skin are two of the most severe adverse effects that may occur.

Skin Needling 

A device covered with tiny needles is rolled over the skin by your doctor to promote collagen production in the deeper layers of skin and tissue. It’s a low-risk, easy, and potentially efficient method for treating acne scars. The possibility of skin discolouration is low. Subtle changes occur, and you might need to repeat treatment.

Botox

Acne scars can cause the skin around them to pucker. By relaxing the skin around an acne scar, Botox may help the scar fade more quickly. Because of the short-lived nature of the effects, maintenance treatments are required.

Chemical Peeling

To reduce the visibility of deeper scars, your doctor will apply a chemical solution to the scar tissue. Mild and medium peels can be repeated indefinitely with no loss of efficacy. Only one deep peel per person is allowed. Skin discolouration is a risk, especially with deep peels on people of color.

Surgery

Your doctor can remove individual acne scars with a small operation called punch excision and then stitch or graft the site closed. Your doctor may use a subcision to insert needles under the skin to separate the scar tissue from the underlying tissue.

Other Energy-based Procedures

To reduce the visibility of scars without harming the skin’s surface, pulsed light sources and radiofrequency devices are used. You may need to repeat treatments because of how subtle the effects are.