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4 Dermatological Treatments for Acne Scars

  • By Admin
  • 15 Aug, 2018

Even after you get rid of your acne, you may be left with various types of acne scars. In some patients, these scars are flat and red or brown in color. In other patients, the scars may present as depressions in the skin or even raised bumps. Regardless of which type of acne scars you have, there are treatments your dermatologist can use to reduce their appearance and improve the look of your skin. Read on to discover four of those treatments.

1. Dermabrasion

If you have fair skin with mild to moderate scarring over a large area of your face, your doctor may recommend a treatment called dermabrasion to treat your acne scars. The procedure can help with discoloration and also with raised or depressed scars, but it's not likely to be effective for the largest, most extensive scars.

When you visit your doctor for a dermabrasion treatment, he or she will begin by numbing your skin. Then, your doctor will use an abrasive instrument to abrade away the top layer of your skin.

In the days that follow, your skin will feel red and burned. However, within about a week, your skin will heal. The newly healed skin will be smoother and more evenly colored. You will have to take it easy for about a week after dermabrasion treatment, and you won't be able to wear makeup until you heal.

2. Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is often recommended for discolored acne scars and for patients who have been left with uneven skin texture after suffering from acne. The procedure removes the top layer of your skin stimulates your skin to produce more collagen, which results in smoother, more evenly pigmented skin. It is more compatible than dermabrasion for people with dark skin.

To administer laser resurfacing treatment, your doctor aims a specialized laser device at the scarred portions of your skin. In the days that follow, your skin will become swollen and itchy, and then it will start to peel. The peeling should subside about one to two weeks after treatment, revealing less-scarred skin. The exact recovery time will depend on the specific laser procedure your doctor recommends — there are several types of various intensity.

3. Photorejuvenation

If you have mild acne scars and are still suffering from some breakouts, your dermatologist may recommend photorejuvenation treatments. This treatment helps bring new life to dull, mildly scarred skin while also helping to prevent future blemishes. It is a very safe, non-invasive treatment and does not require any downtime for recovery.

Photorejuvenation involves applying light of various wavelengths to your skin. These lights stimulate your skin to produce new collagen and elastin. The treatment is completely painless, and you can continue wearing makeup immediately afterward. Photorejuvenation can be used on the back, chest, or neck as well as the face.

4. Dermal Filler Injections

If you have deep, depressed acne scars that don't respond to other treatments, your doctor may recommend having those individual scars injected with dermal fillers to raise them and improve their appearance.

Dermal filler injections are far less invasive than most patients imagine. Your doctor will use a very small needle to inject the desired solution into the scar. You may have minor swelling or redness for a few days after the procedure, but you can resume your normal routines immediately. The results will last several months, and you can return for repeat treatments as needed.

There are many different types of dermal fillers, and your dermatologist can recommend the type that's best for you. Many patients with acne scars benefit from Restylane injections, which contain hyaluronic acid — a substance that your skin produces naturally.

To learn more about the acne scar treatment above, talk to your doctor. Many patients benefit from a combination of the treatments above. For example, your doctor may recommend dermabrasion for all-over scar treatment, followed by dermal filler injections for your deeper scars.

If you are looking for a cosmetic treatment doctor in the Florence area, contact CFPS Carolina Facial Plastic Surgery, P.A. We offer an array of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments that will help you attain the smooth, soft skin you desire.
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Permalip is a type of permanent implant that is placed in the lip tissue (similar to the way a breast implant works) to give the recipient a fuller, more youthful smile. It is a permanent solution and can be semi-customized as the soft silicone implant comes in varying sizes. The implants also do not rupture or leak, giving you peace of mind that you are selecting a cosmetic solution that will last.

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Welcome to your new blog!
Use the blog to tell a story, share information and knowledge, help your customers and drive traffic to your site. Your work on the blog will advance your site in search engines and bring new visitors who find your input useful.
A blog is based on posts (just like this one). Posts are the building blocks of the blog. All blog elements take their content dynamically from the posts you create.
The blog elements include:
  1. The blog main page which displays all the posts in a chronological order.
  2. The Blog Menu where you can manage your blog, posts and categories. It is located in the menu list at the bottom left.
  3. 4 Widgets - Top posts widget, Categories widget, Archive widget and tag cloud widget. All these are located in the blog widgets Panel.
Read more about each element in the next post: The blog's building blocks
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Let's get to know the different blog elements. These are your essential tools for building your very first blog on the system.
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Blogging is all about content and how you present it to the viewer. The content needs to be accurate (both the language and the information), to the point (Give people what they want) and useful for the reader ("I wanted to know about iPhone 6, not the history of Apple").

Here are some guidelines for writing a professional post:
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  2. Research - Once you have a topic, analyze it. Find out what everyone else is writing about it. Check out your competition. Find out how many times a month it is Googled. Make sure you are an expert (People may comment to get more information).
  3. Give a great title - Most readers will read the title and the description of your post. If you haven't captured their attention, they will not click the link. So give ago into your
  4. Content -Write in your unique voice and give your personal point of view. Give the viewer a reason to keep reading. Great content is a must; the way you pass it to the reader is a strategy.
  5. Design - You have all the tools of the editor to make your post look like a million dollars. Use them. Go to the post settings and add a featured image and short description to the post. They will be displayed everywhere the link is posted (Your blog pages, Google, Facebook, Twitter...).
  6. SEO - Optimize your post to search engine criteria. This is done in the Post Settings area - Open the post to search engines, provide meta description, add keywords that are relevant to the post. The system will do the rest.
  7. Spread the word - Be proud of your work. Share your new post with your friends. Ask them to reshare/tweet/comment.
Good luck!

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