If you went through frequent acne breakouts early on in life, you may be dealing with acne scars now. Some acne scars fade away slowly over time, while others leave a lasting blemish on your skin. This poses the question of what causes acne scars to begin with, and do acne scar treatments really work? In general, acne scars occur when the dermis layer of the skin is damaged. Popping pimples is tempting, but it’s actually one of the worst things you could do since it leads to easier scarring. We’ve explored some other common causes of acne scars and how effective acne scar revision can be.
Milia Breakouts
People who experience milia breakouts have skin blemishes filled with oils that have been trapped beneath the skin. Milia can be identified as being a small white bump on the skin and it won’t hurt at all. Since these types of skin blemishes don’t go deeply into the skin, the scarring isn’t too severe. In most cases, acne scar revision treatments are highly effective if you only have scarring from milia breakouts.
Pustule Blemishes
Pustule breakouts are typically more painful than milia breakouts. The skin pores get so clogged that they swell up and become sore. When you attempt to pop it, you’ll only be pushing bacteria deeper into the skin, which creates more pain and makes it look even more unsightly. Acne scars from pustule blemishes are more severe than milia blemishes, but can still be cleared up with acne scar treatments over time.
Too Much or Not Enough Collagen Production
Sometimes the body simply produces too much or not enough collagen. Every person’s body reacts differently, but the amount of collagen produced during the healing of acne breakouts can determine how bad the scarring will be. Too much collagen production can lead to bumps on the skin. Not enough collagen production can create sunken spots on the skin.
Best Treatment Options For Acne Scars
Medical professionals will agree that laser skin resurfacing for acne scars is the best treatment option for reducing the appearance of them. It works by sending a laser beam through the layers of the skin, which creates tiny columns. The body naturally goes to work repairing these columns and results in old skin being pushed out and new skin coming to the surface. Multiple treatments may be required to fully eliminate the appearance of the scar, but a single treatment makes a big difference as well.
Skin Deep Laser Services likes to educate clients on their skin condition so they understand exactly why we make certain recommendations. Acne scars are extremely common and very treatable. After an initial consultation, we can determine whether acne scar revision will be effective for you and how many treatments may be required. Take the first step and give us a call to schedule your consultation today.